Could i come in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KUD eye KUHM-IN
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /kˈʌm/ /ˈɪn
kud-EYE kum-IN
Definition
A polite way to ask someone for permission to enter a room, office, or other space.
Usage & Nuances
Very polite and gentle; mainly used when knocking or before entering someone else's space. 'Could I come in?' is more formal than 'Can I come in?'. Not typically used with strangers on the street.
Spanish: ¿**Puedo** pasar? - ¿**Podría** entrar?Portuguese (BR): Posso **entrar**? - **Poderia** entrar?Portuguese (PT): Posso **entrar**? - **Poderia** entrar?Chinese (Simplified): 我**可以进来**吗？Chinese (Traditional): 我**可以進來**嗎？Hindi: क्या मैं **अंदर आ सकता हूँ**?Arabic: هل يمكنني **الدخول**؟Bengali: আমি কি ভিতরে আসতে পারি? - ভিতরে আসা যাবে কি?Russian: Могу я войти? - Можно мне войти?Japanese: 入ってもよろしいですか - 入ってもいいですかVietnamese: Tôi vào được không? - Cho tôi vào được không?Korean: 들어가도 될까요? - 들어가도 되겠습니까?Turkish: İçeri girebilir miyim?Urdu: کیا میں اندر آ سکتا ہوں؟Indonesian: Bolehkah saya masuk? - Saya boleh masuk?
Example Sentences
Could I come in?
basic
She knocked and asked, 'Could I come in?'
basic
If the door is closed, remember to say 'Could I come in?' before entering.
basic
Sorry to bother you—could I come in for a minute?
natural
I saw you were busy, so I asked, 'Could I come in or should I wait outside?'
natural
Everyone was talking inside, so I stood at the door and softly said, 'Could I come in?'
natural