Korean phrase
지금 ~예요? chi geum ~ ye yo
Meaning
What ___ is it now?
When to use it
This is a polite question about a number, amount, or time. The open part names what is being asked about, so the expression is useful in everyday questions.
Example dialogue
지금 몇 시 예요? chi geum myeot si ye yo
What time is it now?
여덟 시예요. yeo deol si ye yo
It's eight o'clock.