Korean phrase
그래요? keu rae yo
Meaning
Is that so?
When to use it
This is a gentle way to ask whether new information is true. It often shows calm acknowledgment rather than strong surprise and is polite with people of different ages or status.
Example dialogue
회사에서 나를 해외 연수 보내 준대. hoe sa e seo na reul hae oe yeon su po nae chun dae
My company says it will send me abroad for training.
그래요? keu rae yo
Is that so?