Korean phrase
눈 감았어요. nun ka ma sseo yo
Meaning
They passed away
When to use it
It is a gentle way to say that someone has died. It is used in respectful conversation about a death and sounds softer than a direct statement.
Example dialogue
어제 할아버지가 눈 감았어요. eo je ha ra beo ji ga nun ka ma sseo yo
My grandfather passed away yesterday.
정말요... 장례는 언제예요? cheong ma ryo chang nye neun eon je ye yo
Really... When is the funeral?