What does 빌릴 수 있지 mean?
빌릴 수 있지 means "Can borrow it" in Korean.
How it works here
‘빌릴 수 있다’ appears as ‘빌릴 수 있지,’ expressing the possibility of borrowing. The final ‘-지’ makes the tone natural and lightly confirmatory.
Key expression
V-ㄹ 수 있다
To have the ability or possibility to do something
This expression follows a verb to indicate possibility. It contrasts with ‘-ㄹ 수 없다’ (cannot). Although it contains ‘있다’ (to exist; to have), here it indicates possibility rather than possession.
When it's used
Used to talk about whether something can be done, is allowed, or is possible.
The line
아 빌릴 수 있지.
Ah, you can borrow it.
Used in response to someone asking whether an action is possible.
Scene from “[SPECIAL VIDEO] SEVENTEEN 5th Anniversary '빛나는 5주년(Shining 5th Anniversary)'” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
지금은 바로 출발할 수 있어요.
I can leave right away now.
이 문서는 누구나 열람할 수 있다.
Anyone can view this document.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
빌릴 수 있지
아 빌릴 수 있지.
Ah, you can borrow it.
- Someone says that an action must be done.
- Someone politely answers whether an action can be done.
- Someone states that an action can never be done.
Show the answer
Someone politely answers whether an action can be done.
To have the ability or possibility to do something. This expression follows a verb to indicate possibility. It contrasts with ‘-ㄹ 수 없다’ (cannot). Although it contains ‘있다’ (to exist; to have), here it indicates possibility rather than possession.
Other words in this line
- 빌리다
- To borrow
Same expression in other scenes
- 생각할 수 있는 — Able to think of it.
- 할 수 있는 — Able to do it.
- 섞을 수 있을까요 — Whether it is possible to mix them
- 누르실 수 있어요 — You can press it
- 운전할 수 있겠어 — Would it be possible for you to drive?
- 할 수 있을 거 같은데 — It seems that it can be done
- 할 수 있다 — I can do it
- 할 수 있어 — You can do it
- 그럴 수도 있지만 — It could be like that, but I think it is Jimin.
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