Korean phrase
여보세요? yeo bo se yo
Meaning
Hello?
When to use it
This is a brief greeting used when answering the phone. It works with both familiar people and people of higher status, while tone can show politeness.
Example dialogue
여보세요? yeo bo se yo
Hello?
어, 나야. 오랜만이네. 잘 지냈어? eo na ya o raen ma ni ne chal chi nae sseo
Oh, it's me. Long time no see. How have you been?