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카드 돼요?
Can I pay by card?
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카드 돼요? is a very common spoken question meaning “Does card work?” or “Can I pay by card?”
되다 means “to work / be possible.” Korean often leaves out the longer object phrase because the payment context is clear.
For a fuller polite version, say 카드로 결제할 수 있어요? (“Can I pay by card?”).
Examples
카드 돼요?
Kadeu dwaeyo?
Can I pay by card?
네, 카드 돼요.
Ne, kadeu dwaeyo.
Yes, card is accepted.
Mini dialogue
A: 카드 돼요?
A: Can I pay by card?
B: 네, 여기 놓아 주세요.
B: Yes, please place it here.
Common mistakes
- 돼요 is the correct spelling here, not 되요.
- 카드 주세요 means “Please give me a card,” not “Can I pay by card?”
How to practice
- Common at small shops, markets, and taxis.
- Cash is 현금; you can ask 현금만 돼요? if you mean “Is it cash only?”
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What does 돼요 express in this question?
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