Korean phrase
알겠어요? al ge sseo yo
Meaning
Do you understand?
When to use it
This asks whether the other person understands. It is a polite, gentle way to check understanding during an explanation or while giving instructions.
Example dialogue
이거 먼저 펜을 이렇게 잡고 선을 따라 그리면 돼요. 알겠어요? i geo meon jeo pe neul i reo ke chap kko seo neul tta ra keu ri myeon twae yo al ge sseo yo
First, hold the pen like this and draw along the line. Do you understand?
네, 알겠어요. ne al ge sseo yo
Yes, I understand.