Korean phrase
~ 요즘 어떻게 지내요? ~ yo jeum eo tteo ke chi nae yo
Meaning
___, How have you been lately?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask how someone has been lately. It is commonly used as a friendly greeting when starting a conversation.
Example dialogue
선생님, 요즘 어떻게 지내요? seon saeng nim yo jeum eo tteo ke chi nae yo
Professor, how have you been lately?
아, 잘 지내요. 요즘은 연구 때문에 좀 바빠요. a chal chi nae yo yo jeu meun yeon gu ttae mu ne chom pa ppa yo
Oh, I'm doing well. I've been a little busy with research lately.