Korean phrase
이혼하셨어요? i hon ha syeo sseo yo
Meaning
Did you get divorced?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask whether someone got divorced. It may show surprise or concern, so it is best used with sensitivity.
Example dialogue
오랫동안 못 봤는데, 이혼하셨어요? o raet ttong an mot pwan neun de i hon ha syeo sseo yo
I haven't seen you in a long time. Did you get divorced?
네, 얼마 전에 이혼했어요. 걱정해줘서 고마워요. ne eol ma cheo ne i hon hae sseo yo keok jjeong hae jwo seo ko ma wo yo
Yes, I got divorced a little while ago. Thank you for worrying about me.