Korean phrase

주요 ~ 뭐예요? chu yo ~ mwo ye yo

Meaning

What is the main ___?

When to use it

It asks which item or part is the main one. It is a polite, gentle way to ask what is central in an everyday situation.

Example dialogue

저기요, 주요 메뉴 뭐예요? cheo gi yo chu yo me nyu mwo ye yo

Excuse me, what is the main dish?

오늘은 된장찌개가 주요 메뉴예요. o neu reun toen jang jji gae ga chu yo me nyu ye yo

The main dish today is doenjang jjigae.

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