Korean phrase
~ 있었어요? ~ i sseo sseo yo
Meaning
Did you have ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether someone had something earlier. It is an everyday question about past possession.
Example dialogue
우산 있었어요? u san i sseo sseo yo
Did you have an umbrella?
네, 가방 안에 하나 있었어요. ne ka bang a ne ha na i sseo sseo yo
Yes, I had one in my bag.