Meaning
例如，在日常对话中，可以说：“Is it okay if I open the window?”（我可以开窗吗？）这句话的意思是询问对方是否同意自己去开窗。这里请求的是对方的许可或者确认。
在使用“Is it okay if”时，语气通常比较礼貌和谦逊。它不仅用来询问是否可以做某事，也可以用来确认某个计划或安排是否合适。
总之，“Is it okay if”是一个非常实用的表达，可以帮助我们在不同的场合请求他人的许可或确认事情的合适性，确保我们的行为不会给他人带来不便。
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?
我可以帮你吗？
I was wondering,
is it okay if I leave my laptop here?
我可以把我的"laptop"留在这里吗？
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?
一切都好吗？
I just have a family emergency.
Of course.
Don’t worry about work.
别担心工作。
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!
人越多越好！
Situation 2
Is it okay if I bring a friend to dinner? B: A: B:
B: 当然可以！我们很高兴见到新朋友。
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?
我可以叫你 Daniel 吗？
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.
我以为我可以用你的简称来称呼你。
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.
