What does 줄 수 있어 mean?
줄 수 있어 means "Can give it." in Korean.
How it works here
‘주다’ (to give) combines with ‘-ㄹ 수 있어’ to express the possibility of giving.
Key expression
V-ㄹ/을 수 있다
Can; be able to
‘-ㄹ/을 수 있다’ expresses possibility or ability. Depending on context, it may also imply permission.
When it's used
Used to ask whether someone is able or allowed to do something.
The line
우지 형도 줄 수 있어?
Can Uji hyung give it too?
Asking whether someone can give something.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
지금 전화할 수 있어?
Can you call now?
이 문제는 혼자서 풀 수 있습니다.
This problem can be solved alone.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
줄 수 있어
우지 형도 줄 수 있어?
Can Uji hyung give it too?
- You are in a difficult situation where you need permission first.
- You are desperately waiting for someone’s help.
- You ask whether something is possible to do.
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You ask whether something is possible to do.
can; be able to. ‘-ㄹ/을 수 있다’ expresses possibility or ability. Depending on context, it may also imply permission.
Other words in this line
- 형
- Older brother; older male friend
- 주다
- To give; to hand over
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