🟠 Making Suggestions with -(으)ㄹ까요? – Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)

Want to sound more natural when making suggestions or asking someone to do something with you in Korean? The expression -(으)ㄹ까요? is essential for asking, “Shall we…?” or “Do you want to…?” in polite and friendly Korean.

🌟 What is -(으)ㄹ까요?

The grammar pattern -(으)ㄹ까요? is used when:

Making a suggestion to someone
Asking someone’s opinion about doing something together
Wondering or speculating about a situation (context-dependent)

Here’s how it changes depending on the final consonant of the verb stem:

Ends in vowel: +ㄹ까요? → 가다 → 갈까요?
Ends in consonant: +을까요? → 먹다 → 먹을까요?

📝 Example Sentences

영화를 볼까요?
Yeonghwareul bolkkayo?
Shall we watch a movie?
내일 만날까요?
Naeil mannalkkayo?
Should we meet tomorrow?
뭐 먹을까요?
Mwo meogeulkkayo?
What should we eat?
조금 더 기다릴까요?
Jogeum deo gidarilkkayo?
Should we wait a little longer?

🗣 Practice Dialogue

A: 오늘 저녁에 뭐 할까요?
A: Oneul jeonyeoge mwo halkkayo?
A: What should we do this evening?

B: 영화 보러 갈까요?
B: Yeonghwa boreo galkkayo?
B: Shall we go see a movie?

A: 좋아요! 끝나고 밥도 먹을까요?
A: Joayo! Kkeutnago bapdo meogeulkkayo?
A: Sounds good! Shall we eat afterward too?

B: 네, 괜찮아요. 불고기 어때요?
B: Ne, gwaenchanayo. Bulgogi eottaeyo?
B: Sure, sounds great. How about bulgogi?

🧠 Did You Know?

South Korea has over 3,000 cinemas, and going to the movies is one of the most popular social activities among young Koreans. So don’t be surprised if you hear “영화 볼까요?” all the time when making weekend plans!

🧩 Tips for Mastering -(으)ㄹ까요?

Use with friends or in polite situations (존댓말)
Sounds more polite and natural than direct commands
Often used when suggesting food, meeting time, or plans

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💌 Final Thoughts:
The more you use -(으)ㄹ까요? in everyday situations, the more natural you’ll sound. Whether you're suggesting a meal, a movie, or just hanging out, this form will make you a smooth and polite speaker!