카드 받아요?

When to use

Ask this question before you start the checkout process to ensure they accept your preferred payment method, especially credit or debit cards.

How it works

This phrase is '카드' (card) + '받다' (to receive/accept) + polite question ending '-아요?'. It means 'Do you accept cards?'. The subject 'you' (the store) is omitted.

• 카드: card (loanword from English)
• 받아요?: do you receive/accept? (from 받다 'to receive/accept' + -아요/어요 polite ending)

Speech Level

The '-아요' ending is the standard polite speech level (해요체, haeyoche), suitable for asking practical questions in a store to staff.

Pronunciation

The final consonant 'ㄷ' in '받-' undergoes liaison with the initial vowel '아' of '-아요', moving to the next syllable. So, '받아요' is pronounced [바다요] (badayo).

Notes

A crucial question to ask before you proceed to payment, ensuring your preferred method is accepted.