Korean phrase
무슨 일로 전화하셨어요? mu seun il lo cheon hwa ha syeo sseo yo
Meaning
What are you calling about?
When to use it
This polite question asks for the purpose of a phone call. It suits business or everyday conversations and has a somewhat formal tone.
Example dialogue
안녕하세요, 무슨 일로 전화하셨어요? an nyeong ha se yo mu seun il lo cheon hwa ha syeo sseo yo
Hello, what are you calling about?
예약 확인하려고 전화했어요. ye yak hwa gin ha ryeo go cheon hwa hae sseo yo
I called to confirm a reservation.