Korean phrase
~이세요? ~ i se yo
Meaning
Are you ___?
When to use it
This polite question asks about someone's job or status. It is a respectful way to check a person's role.
Example dialogue
선생님이세요? seon saeng ni mi se yo
Are you a teacher?
아니요, 학생이에요. a ni yo hak ssaeng i e yo
No, I'm a student.