Definition of permission for English Language Learners: the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted (merriam-webster com)
Asking for Permission
Informal form
The use of "Can I do something?" is very informal, and considered incorrect by many. However, it is used in everyday informal speech and for that reason, has been included in daily conversation.
Catatan: (translate to Bahasa Indonesia)
Penggunaan "Can I do something?" Sangat informal, dan dianggap salah oleh banyak orang. Namun, ini digunakan dalam pidato informal sehari-hari dan oleh karena itu, ungkapan ini disertakan dalam percakapan sehari-hari
Read also:Formal and Informal Greeting
Formal form
Traditionally, the use of "May I do something?" has always been used for asking permission. In modern society, this form has become more formal and is often replaced with other form such "Can I.." or "Could I.."
Catatan: (translate to Bahasa Indonesia)
Secara tradisi, penggunaan "May I do something?" Selalu digunakan untuk meminta izin. Di masyarakat modern, bentuk ini menjadi lebih formal dan sering diganti dengan bentuk lain seperti "Can I.." atau "Could I.."
If you would like to say "Yes" to someone who ask permissions, you can give permission using these phrases:
(Translate to Bahasa Indonesia => Jika kamu ingin mengatakan "Ya" kepada seseorang yang meminta izin, kamu dapat memberi ijin menggunakan kalimat berikut ini:)
(Translate to Bahasa Indonesia => Jika kamu tidak ingin memberikan ijin, kamu dapat menolaknya dengan kalimat seperti ini:)
Source: spm book, publisher erlangga
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Asking for Permission
Informal form
- Can I ...
- Can I go out tonight?
- Can I play the XBOX now?
- Can I go to toilet?
- Can Rudi go with us?
- Can Sheila eat the shrimp?
The use of "Can I do something?" is very informal, and considered incorrect by many. However, it is used in everyday informal speech and for that reason, has been included in daily conversation.
Catatan: (translate to Bahasa Indonesia)
Penggunaan "Can I do something?" Sangat informal, dan dianggap salah oleh banyak orang. Namun, ini digunakan dalam pidato informal sehari-hari dan oleh karena itu, ungkapan ini disertakan dalam percakapan sehari-hari
Read also:Formal and Informal Greeting
Formal form
- May I ...
- May I go now?
- May I have the book?
Traditionally, the use of "May I do something?" has always been used for asking permission. In modern society, this form has become more formal and is often replaced with other form such "Can I.." or "Could I.."
Catatan: (translate to Bahasa Indonesia)
Secara tradisi, penggunaan "May I do something?" Selalu digunakan untuk meminta izin. Di masyarakat modern, bentuk ini menjadi lebih formal dan sering diganti dengan bentuk lain seperti "Can I.." atau "Could I.."
- Could I please...
- Could I please go with you to the concert?
- Could we go on trip next week?
- Could you please accompany her to the zoo tomorrow?
- Do you think I could...
- Do you think I could use your laptop?
- Do you think I could borrow your camera?
- Do you think I could take your sister to the exhibition?
- Would it be possible for me...
- Would it be possible for me to use your computer for few minutes?
- Would it be possible for me to study in this room?
- Would you mind if I... (verb in past)
- Would you mind if I stayed here a few for minutes?
- Would you mind if I took a five minutes break?
- Would you mind if I... (Verb+ing+your+object)
- Would you mind my using your phone?
- Would you mind my playing your guitar?
If you would like to say "Yes" to someone who ask permissions, you can give permission using these phrases:
(Translate to Bahasa Indonesia => Jika kamu ingin mengatakan "Ya" kepada seseorang yang meminta izin, kamu dapat memberi ijin menggunakan kalimat berikut ini:)
- Yes, of course.
- Sure.
- No problem
- Go right ahead
- Refusing Permission
(Translate to Bahasa Indonesia => Jika kamu tidak ingin memberikan ijin, kamu dapat menolaknya dengan kalimat seperti ini:)
- I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't / don't
- Sorry, but I'd rather you not do that
- Unfortunately, I need to say no
- I'm afraid that's not possible
Source: spm book, publisher erlangga
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