Korean phrase
예전에 ~한 적이 있어요. ye jeo ne ~ han cheo gi i sseo yo
Meaning
have done ___ before
When to use it
This expresses that someone has done something before. It is a polite, calm way to mention a past experience in everyday conversation, including with friends.
Example dialogue
한국에서 일해 본 적 있어? han gu ge seo il hae pon cheok i sseo
Have you ever worked in Korea?
예전에 한국에서 일한 적이 있어요. ye jeo ne han gu ge seo il han cheo gi i sseo yo
I've worked in Korea before.