beginner
Expresses ability or possibility.
Structure
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Verb Stem + (으)ㄹ + 수 + 있다/없다.
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(으)ㄹ: Future/Prospective noun modifier.
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수: Bound noun meaning "way" or "ability".
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있다/없다: To exist / not exist.
Meaning
"There is a way to do X" (Can).
"There is no way to do X" (Cannot).
Example:
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한국말을 할 수 있어요. (I can speak Korean).
In Context
운전할 수 있어요?
Can you drive?
갈 수 없어요.
I cannot go.