Korean phrase
~이에요? ~ i e yo
Meaning
Is it ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether something is a particular thing. It is an everyday way to check, with a calm tone rather than surprise.
Example dialogue
이거 지갑이에요? i geo chi ga bi e yo
Is this a wallet?
아니요, 제 지갑이 아니에요. a ni yo che chi ga bi a ni e yo
No, it's not my wallet.