〜てもいい May / Is allowed to
Core meaning - May / Is allowed to
Form - Vて + もいい; Vて + もいいです
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
てもいい = permission, may
- 食べてもいいですか？(May I eat?)
なくてもいい = don't have to
- 食べなくてもいい (You don't have to eat)
てもいい vs ていい
- Both acceptable, てもいい more standard
May I sit here?
You can go home.
Can I eat it?
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