Expresses ability or possibility. More formal and deliberate than just 못.
Tip: 수 있다 implies you have the ability. 못 implies something is preventing you.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 한국어를 할 수 있어요. | I can speak Korean. |
| 내일 만날 수 있어요? | Can we meet tomorrow? |
| 혼자 할 수 없어요. | I cannot do it alone. |
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