Korean phrase
~ 중이에요. ~ chung i e yo
Meaning
be in the middle of ___
When to use it
This expression means that something is happening now. It briefly says that a meeting or task is in progress, often to explain why a request should wait.
Example dialogue
지금 통화 괜찮아요? chi geum tong hwa kwaen cha na yo
Is it okay to talk on the phone now?
미안해요, 지금 회의 중이에요. mi an hae yo chi geum hoe ui chung i e yo
Sorry, I'm in the middle of a meeting right now.