〜てもいい

Formationverb て-form + もいいです(か)

てもいい says that doing something is allowed. Asked as a question it requests permission without sounding demanding. The literal shape is even if you do, it is fine, which is what the も is doing there.

Examples

〜てもいい is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. フラッシュを使つかってもいいですか。

   Is it all right to use a flash here?

2. 一いち口くち食たべてもいいですか。

   Can I have a bite?

3. 付ついて行いってもいいですか。

   May I go with you?

4. 話はなしてもいいですか。

   May I speak to you?

5. 職場しょくばに出でてもいいですか。

   Can I go to work?