Question

도넛을 사러 나가는데, 좀 사다 줄까요? The question ending -아/어 줄까(요)? is used when the speaker is gently asking for permission to do something for the listener's benefit. Such phrases are most commonly used immediately before assisting someone and work as a quick check if the help is needed.-아/어 줄까(요)? attaches to the verb stem and consists of the benefactive aspect -아/어 주- (an action performed for someone) and the suggestion ending -을까(요)? ('Shall I ... ?' or 'Is it OK if ... ?').When offering an assistance to the superior, the -아/어 드릴까요? alternative should be used.

Accepted Answer

I'm going out for doughnuts. Would you like me to get you one?

Front	도넛을 사러 나가는데, 좀 사다 줄까요?
Back	I'm going out for doughnuts. Would you like me to get you one?
Notes	The question ending -아/어 줄까(요)? is used when the speaker is gently asking for permission to do something for the listener's benefit. Such phrases are most commonly used immediately before assisting someone and work as a quick check if the help is needed. -아/어 줄까(요)? attaches to the verb stem and consists of the benefactive aspect -아/어 주- (an action performed for someone) and the suggestion ending -을까(요)? ('Shall I ... ?' or 'Is it OK if ... ?'). When offering an assistance to the superior, the -아/어 드릴까요? alternative should be used.

아/어 Ending 줄까(요 도넛을 사러 나가는데 좀 사다