Korean phrase
~ 막혀요? ~ ma kyeo yo
Meaning
Is ___ blocked?
When to use it
This asks whether something is blocked. It is a polite, direct way to check whether a body part or small passage is blocked.
Example dialogue
코가 막혀요? ko ga ma kyeo yo
Is your nose blocked?
네, 밤새 숨쉬기 힘들었어요. ne pam sae sum swi gi him deu reo sseo yo
Yes, it was hard to breathe all night.