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커피 마실래요?

The ending asks what someone would like or be willing to do. Correct answer: Willingness or preference.

Would you like to have coffee?

Explanation

커피 마실래요? literally asks, “Would you drink coffee?” In everyday Korean it is a natural invitation to have coffee together.

The ending -ㄹ래요? asks about willingness or preference. It is useful for friendly suggestions, especially when you already know the activity.

Add 같이 when the shared plan matters: 같이 커피 마실래요? You can also change the drink: 차 마실래요? means “Would you like tea?”

A short reply is 좋아요 for “Sounds good,” or 괜찮아요 for a polite decline when the context is clear.

수업 끝나고 커피 마실래요?

Sueop kkeutnago keopi masillaeyo?

Would you like to have coffee after class?

저는 차 마실래요.

Jeoneun cha masillaeyo.

I would like tea.

A: 잠깐 쉴까요? 커피 마실래요?

A: Shall we take a short break? Would you like coffee?

B: 좋아요. 저는 아이스커피요.

B: Sounds good. I will have iced coffee.

마실래요 is an invitation or preference question, not a request to be handed coffee.
Do not use 먹을래요 for ordinary drinks; use 마시다.

Friendly and polite for peers, classmates, and coworkers.
Use 드실래요? rather than 마실래요? when inviting someone who deserves honorific speech.

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