Pattern: -(으)ㄹ까요
-(으)ㄹ까요 (-(eu)ㄹkka-yo, (eu)ㄹkkayo)
-(으)ㄹ까요 is used to ask questions or make suggestions, often to seek opinions or decide actions together.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Expression for future speculation, suggestions, or asking someone's opinion
When to use
Making suggestions, Asking for opinions, Speculating about the future
The nuance
Attach '-(으)ㄹ까요' to the verb stem. Use '-을까요' if the stem ends with a consonant, '-ㄹ까요' if it ends with a vowel. It has three main uses: 1) making suggestions or offers (Shall we do it together?), 2) asking for opinions (What shall we do?), 3) speculating about the future (Will it rain?).
같이 점심 먹을까요?
gat-i jeom-sim meok-eul-kka-yo?, gat i jeom sim meok eul kka yo?
Correct use of '-을까요' to make a suggestion.
내일 비가 올까요?
nae-il bi-ga ol-kka-yo?, nae il bi ga ol kka yo?
Proper use for future speculation.
이 문제를 어떻게 할까요?
i mun-je-reul eo-tteoh-ge hal-kka-yo?, i mun je reul eo tteoh ge hal kka yo?
Appropriate for asking someone's opinion.
책을 읽을까요?
chaek-eul ik-eul-kka-yo?, chaek eul ik eul kka yo?
Expresses suggestion or question about one's own action.
영화를 봐요?
yeong-hwa-reul bwa-yo?, yeong hwa reul bwa yo?
Missing '-을까요' for suggestion; incorrect form.
내일 비가 오을까요?
nae-il bi-ga o-eul-kka-yo?, nae il bi ga o eul kka yo?
Incorrect conjugation; should be '-ㄹ까요' after vowel-ending stem.
Which sentence uses -(으)ㄹ까요 to make a suggestion?
What is the use of -(으)ㄹ까요 in ‘내일 날씨가 어떨까요?’?
What use of -(으)ㄹ까요 is in ‘우리 어디에서 만날까요?’?
