Could i join you Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈdʒɔɪn/ /ˈju

KUD eye JOIN yoo

UK

kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /dʒˈɔɪn/ /jˈuː

kUD eye joyn YOO

Definition

A polite way to ask if you can join a group of people, usually for a meal, meeting, or activity.

Usage & Nuances

Polite and slightly formal. Used with people you don't know well or in public situations (cafés, parties, classes). Less direct than 'Can I join you?' and friendlier than 'May I join you?', which is more formal. Often used at tables or group settings.

• Spanish: ¿**Puedo** unirme a ustedes? - ¿**Puedo** acompañarlos?
• Portuguese (BR): Posso **me juntar a vocês**? - Posso **ficar com vocês**?
• Portuguese (PT): Posso **juntar-me a vocês**? - Posso **ficar convosco**?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可以**加入你们吗**？ - 我能**和你们一起吗**？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可以**加入你們嗎**？ - 我能**和你們一起嗎**？
• Hindi: क्या मैं **आपके साथ जुड़ सकता हूँ**? - क्या मैं **शामिल हो सकता हूँ**?
• Arabic: هل يمكنني **الانضمام إليكم**؟ - هل يمكنني **الجلوس معكم**؟
• Bengali: আমি কি আপনার সঙ্গে যোগ দিতে পারি - আমি কি আপনাদের সাথে বসতে পারি
• Russian: могу я к вам присоединиться
• Japanese: ご一緒してもいいですか
• Vietnamese: tôi có thể tham gia với bạn được không
• Korean: 저도 함께 해도 될까요
• Turkish: size katılabilir miyim
• Urdu: کیا میں آپ کے ساتھ شامل ہو سکتا ہوں
• Indonesian: bolehkah saya bergabung dengan Anda

Example Sentences

Could I join you for lunch?

basic

Excuse me, could I join you here?

basic

Hi, could I join you for this game?

basic

"Hey, this seat taken? Could I join you?"

natural

Could I join you guys, or is this a private party?

natural

I noticed you're studying too—could I join you for a bit?

natural