[Grammar] EPS-TOPIK Chapter 26-1 : Asking and Giving Permission (-아도/어도 되다)

Chapter 26-1

Verb/Adj. Stem + -아도/어도 되다

“You May…” — Giving Permission (Puwede)

🛑 WAIT! Grammar is way easier once you know the words — if you haven’t studied Chapter 26-1 Vocabulary (Housing Culture) yet, go memorize them first! Today we’ll learn -아도/어도 되다, how to give or ask for permission.

🇵🇭 Teka muna! Mas madali ang grammar kapag alam mo na ang mga salita — kung hindi mo pa naaral ang Chapter 26-1 Vocabulary (Housing Culture), i-memorize muna ito! Ngayon, aralin natin ang -아도/어도 되다, kung paano magbigay o humingi ng pahintulot.

👉 Go to Vocabulary Ch 26-1 First

📌 1. What is -아도/어도 되다?

-아도/어도 되다 is attached to verbs and adjectives to express permission for a certain action or state.
🇵🇭 Idinidikit ang -아도/어도 되다 sa mga pandiwa at pang-uri upang ipahayag ang pahintulot para sa isang kilos o kalagayan.

[Basic pattern] — Same vowel check as -아요/어요!
✅ Last vowel ㅏ or ㅗ 👉 + -아도 되다 (e.g., 가다 → 가도 돼요)
✅ Last vowel ㅓ, ㅜ, ㅣ, etc. 👉 + -어도 되다 (e.g., 먹다 → 먹어도 돼요)
✅ Verbs ending in -하다 👉 + -해도 되다 (e.g., 운동하다 → 운동해도 돼요)
💡 Remember: “Stem” means removing -다 first! Full explanation in Chapter 4-1.
🇵🇭 Tandaan: tinatanggal muna ang -다 para makuha ang “stem”! Buong paliwanag sa Chapter 4-1.

📖 2. Example Sentences

Korean Meaning (English / Tagalog)
이 빵을 먹어도 돼요? 🇺🇸 Can I eat this bread?
🇵🇭 Puwede ko bang kainin itong tinapay?
가: 방바닥에 앉아야 돼요? 나: 아니요, 소파에 앉아도 돼요. 🇺🇸 A: Do I have to sit on the floor? B: No, you may sit on the sofa.
🇵🇭 Kailangan ko bang umupo sa sahig? / Hindi, puwede kang umupo sa sofa.
가: 좀 더운데 창문을 열어도 돼요? 나: 네, 여세요. 🇺🇸 A: It’s a bit hot — may I open the window? B: Yes, go ahead.
🇵🇭 Medyo mainit — puwede ko bang buksan ang bintana? / Oo, sige.
가: 마루에서 차를 마셔도 돼요? 나: 네, 마루에서 마셔도 돼요. 🇺🇸 A: Can I drink tea on the wooden floor? B: Yes, you may.
🇵🇭 Puwede ba akong uminom ng tsaa sa sahig na kahoy? / Oo, puwede.
💡 Quick tip: Same vowel-check logic from -아요/어요 (Chapter 4-1). Coming up soon — the OPPOSITE of this (-(으)면 안 되다, “not allowed to”) in Chapter 29-2!

🎧 Final Step: Practice the Real Sound with Nova Player!

Learn with your ears, NOT your eyes! Listen and repeat again and again until it feels natural to you! 👇


Source: HRD Korea Standard Textbook for EPS-TOPIK, rearranged by Teacher Nova for easier learning.
Pinagmulan: HRD Korea Standard Textbook para sa EPS-TOPIK, inayos ni Teacher Nova para sa mas madaling pag-aaral.