Korean phrase

~라는 말이에요? ~ ra neun ma ri e yo

Meaning

Do you mean ___?

When to use it

This asks whether a statement is what the speaker means. It gently checks information that may be uncertain or surprising.

Example dialogue

그가 결혼한다더라. keu ga kyeol hon han da deo ra

I heard he's getting married.

'결혼한다'라는 말이에요? kyeol hon han da ra neun ma ri e yo

You mean he's getting married?

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