Korean phrase
어떻게 지내셨어요? eo tteo ke chi nae syeo sseo yo
Meaning
How have you been?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask how someone has been recently. It is often used after a long time apart or with someone older or in a higher position.
Example dialogue
오랜만이에요. 어떻게 지내셨어요? o raen ma ni e yo eo tteo ke chi nae syeo sseo yo
It's been a long time. How have you been?
잘 지냈어요. 요즘 일이 바빴지만 괜찮아요. chal chi nae sseo yo yo jeum i ri pa ppat jji man kwaen cha na yo
I've been well. Work has been busy lately, but I'm okay.