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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.