Meaning
"Is it okay if"는 상대방에게 허락이나 승인을 구할 때 사용하는 영어 표현입니다. 이 표현은 상대방의 의견을 존중하며 예의를 갖추어 요청할 때 자주 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 친구에게 "Is it okay if I come over later?"라고 물어보면 "나중에 너희 집에 가도 될까?"라는 의미가 됩니다. 이처럼 "Is it okay if"를 사용하면 상대방에게 직접적인 요청을 하기보다 부드럽게 허락을 구할 수 있습니다.
일상 대화에서 많이 쓰이는 이 표현은 특히 비즈니스 상황이나 공적인 자리에서도 유용합니다. 상대방의 의견을 고려하는 모습은 좋은 인상을 남길 수 있습니다. 상황에 따라 조금 더 정중하게 "Would it be okay if"로 변형하여 사용할 수도 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- Is it okay if I leave my laptop here?
- Is it okay if I leave early today?
- Is it okay if I bring a friend to dinner?
- Is it okay if I sit here?
- Is it okay if I call you Daniel?
- Writer's Note
01
Is it okay if I leave my laptop here?
Situation 1
Hi, sorry to bother you.
Hi, that’s ok.
Can I help you?
제가 도와드릴까요?
I was wondering,
is it okay if I leave my laptop here?
여기에 노트북을 두고 가도 괜찮을까요?
It should be fine but I’ll keep an eye on it for you.
Situation 2
Is it okay if I leave my laptop here?
Our coffeeshop has been pretty safe.
I just need to use the restroom.
You can leave it here at the counter if you like.
02
Is it okay if I leave early today?
Situation 1
Are you okay?
I’m feeling a little nauseous.
Do you want to go home?
Is it okay if I leave early today?
Situation 2
Is it okay if I leave early today?
Sure.
Is everything ok?
모든 게 괜찮나요?
I just have a family emergency.
Of course.
Don’t worry about work.
일에 대해 걱정하지 마세요.
03
Is it okay if I bring a friend to dinner?
Situation 1
Are you cooking tonight?
I’m preparing an Antipasto Platter and lasagna tonight.
Is it okay if I bring a friend to dinner?
Of course,
the more the merrier!
많을수록 좋죠!
Situation 2
Is it okay if I bring a friend to dinner? B: A: B:
Is this a special friend?
Why do you ask?
Well, I’d like to clean the house and prepare something special.
04
Is it okay if I sit here?
Situation 1
Is this seat taken?
No, it’s not.
Is it okay if I sit here?
Of course, it’s all yours.
Situation 2
Is it okay if I sit here?
Actually, this seat is taken.
Really?
It seems the seats behind me are free though.
05
Is it okay if I call you Daniel?
Situation 1
I’m Danny, the in-house expert.
Nice to meet you.
Is it okay if I call you Daniel?
당신을 Daniel이라고 불러도 될까요?
I prefer Danny if that’s ok.
Sure.
Situation 2
Is it okay if I call you Dan?
Actually, my name is Daniel.
Sorry,
I thought I'd call you by a shortened name.
제가 당신의 이름을 줄여서 부르려 했어요.
My friends call me Daniel or Danny.
Writer's Note
The examples above suggest "Is it okay if" + subject + verb. Here are a few more to help you understand different situations using this pattern.
- Is it okay if my children play here with you?
- Is it okay if she comes to the party too?
- Is it okay if we attend the concert as well?
- Is it okay if our company joins the conference?
- Is it okay if I open the window? It’s a bit warm in here.
- Is it okay if we meet a little earlier tomorrow?
- Is it okay if my dog stays here for a few hours?
- Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party?
These are casual and common ways to ask for permission or to ask if something is acceptable. We can ask for permission on behalf of our own self or for another person.
