Korean phrase

~일이에요. ~ i ri e yo

Meaning

It's something to ___

When to use it

It says that something needs to be done. It can stress that the task is necessary or should be given priority, often in response to a question about when to do it.

Example dialogue

이거 나중에 해도 돼요? i geo na jung e hae do twae yo

Can I do this later?

아니요, 지금 해야 할일이에요. a ni yo chi geum hae ya hal li ri e yo

No, it's something that needs to be done now.

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