我可以坐这里吗？

When to use

Use this phrase when you want to sit down in a place where someone else might be, or in a shared space, to politely ask for permission.

How it works

This is a question asking for permission. '我' (wǒ) is 'I,' '可以' (kěyǐ) means 'can' or 'may,' '坐' (zuò) is 'to sit,' '这里' (zhèli) is 'here,' and '吗' (ma) is the question particle.

• 我 (wǒ): I
• 可以 (kěyǐ): Can, may (permission)
• 坐 (zuò): To sit
• 这里 (zhèli): Here
• 吗 (ma): Question particle (yes/no questions)

Grammar Pattern

The basic structure for asking permission is: Subject + 可以 + Verb + Object/Location + 吗? (e.g., 我可以 [verb] [noun/place] 吗?).

Notes

Politely ask permission to sit.