적어 주실 수 있어요?

When to use

This is useful when you need information written down, such as a name, address, or price, especially if you have trouble catching it verbally.

How it works

This is a polite request asking 'Can you write it down for me?'.

• 적어: '적다' (to write down) + '-어' (connecting vowel).
• 주실 수 있어요?: '주다' (to give/do for someone) + '-시' (subject honorific) + '-ㄹ 수 있다' (can do) + '-어요?' (polite question).

Pronunciation

The final consonant 'ㄱ' in '적' carries over to the empty consonant slot in '어', making it sound like '저거' (jeogeo).

Speech Level

This uses polite speech (해요체) combined with the subject honorific '-시-'. This elevates the listener, making it a very polite and considerate request.

Notes

Politely request someone to write something down for you.