Korean phrase
~에 계세요? ~ e kye se yo
Meaning
Is someone at ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether someone is at a particular place. It is a common everyday way to check a person's location and can refer to someone who deserves respect.
Example dialogue
지금 어머니는 집에 계세요? chi geum eo meo ni neun chi be kye se yo
Is your mother at home right now?
네, 방금 도착하셨어요. ne pang geum to cha ka syeo sseo yo
Yes, she just arrived.