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영어 하세요?

How to say do you speak English in Korean A1

영어 하세요? / 영어 할 수 있어요? — polite switches when Korean runs out.

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Every form, from formal to casual

Soft ask: 영어 하세요? Clearer ability: 영어 할 수 있어요?. Soften with 죄송한데….

KoreanRomanizationLevelUse
영어 하세요? yeong-eo haseyo?PoliteDo you speak English?
영어 할 수 있어요? yeong-eo hal su isseoyo?PoliteCan you speak English?
영어로 해도 돼요? yeong-eoro haedo dwaeyo?PoliteMay I use English?
한국어 잘 못해요 hangugeo jal mothaeyoPoliteMy Korean isn’t good

Which one do I actually use?

At a counter after struggling: 죄송한데, 영어 하세요?. Pair with 천천히 말해 주세요 if they stay in Korean.

Pronunciation notes

  • 영어

    yeong-eo; ㅇ links — not “young-uh” with a hard break.

Vocabulary set

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Quick drill

Common mistakes

  • ✗ 영어 말해? to staff✓ 영어 하세요?Casual 말해 is for friends.

Example sentences

죄송한데, 영어 하세요?
joesonghande, yeong-eo haseyo?
Sorry — do you speak English?
영어로 천천히 말해 주세요.
yeong-eoro cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.
Please speak slowly in English.

FAQ

How do you say do you speak English in Korean?

영어 하세요? or 영어 할 수 있어요?

How do you ask to switch to English?

영어로 해도 돼요?

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