Korean phrase
정식 명칭은 ~예요. cheong sik myeong ching eun ~ ye yo
Meaning
The official name is ___
When to use it
This phrase gives the official name. It sounds polite and slightly formal, so it is common when introducing a place or giving information.
Example dialogue
정식 명칭은 서울시립미술관이예요. cheong sik myeong ching eun seo ul si rim mi sul gwa ni ye yo
The official name is the Seoul Museum of Art.
아, 그래요? 자주 가세요? a keu rae yo cha ju ka se yo
Oh, really? Do you go there often?