Korean phrase
~ 부어 있어요. ~ pu eo i sseo yo
Meaning
___ is swollen
When to use it
It describes swelling in a body part. It is a polite, gentle expression often used for the eyes or face when checking on someone or showing concern.
Example dialogue
왜 그래? 눈이 부어 있어요. wae keu rae nu ni pu eo i sseo yo
What's wrong? Your eyes are swollen.
어제 울어서 그래. eo je u reo seo keu rae
It's because I cried yesterday.