Korean phrase
지연돼요? chi yeon dwae yo
Meaning
Is it delayed?
When to use it
This asks whether something is delayed. It is a neutral, polite everyday question, often used to check public transport or another planned event.
Example dialogue
지하철이 지연돼요? chi ha cheo ri chi yeon dwae yo
Is the subway delayed?
네, 신호 문제로 열차가 10분 정도 지연되고 있어요. ne sin ho mun je ro yeol cha ga 10 pun cheong do chi yeon doe go i sseo yo
Yes, the train is delayed by about 10 minutes because of a signal problem.