Korean · 12 September 2026 · Ability, Possibility, and Necessity
한국어를 말할 수 있습니다.
Hangugeoreul malhal su itseumnida.
I can speak Korean.
sentence pattern
Uses the ability pattern '-을/ㄹ 수 있다' to express capability or possibility. This pattern indicates that the subject has the ability, skill, or permission to perform an action. It's commonly used to state skills, abilities, or to confirm that something is possible.
In a sentence
한국어를 말할 수 있고, 읽을 수도 있어요.
Hangugeoreul malhal su itgo, ilgeul sudo isseoyo.
I can speak Korean, and I can read it too.