Korean phrase
~ 중이에요? ~ chung i e yo
Meaning
Are you in the middle of ___?
When to use it
This asks if someone is doing something right now. It is a brief way to check whether they are busy before calling.
Example dialogue
지금 운전 중이에요? chi geum un jeon chung i e yo
Are you driving right now?
네, 운전 중이라 나중에 전화해 주세요. ne un jeon chung i ra na jung e cheon hwa hae chu se yo
Yes, I'm driving, so please call me later.