Korean phrase
~ 가까워요? ~ ka kka wo yo
Meaning
Is it close to ___?
When to use it
It asks if something is close to a stated reference point. It is a polite, everyday way to check the distance from that point.
Example dialogue
집에서 가까워요? chi be seo ka kka wo yo
Is it close to home?
아니요, 버스로 한 시간쯤 걸려요. a ni yo peo seu ro han si gan jjeum keol lyeo yo
No, it takes about an hour by bus.