Korean phrase
~ 설명해 주세요? ~ seol myeong hae chu se yo
Meaning
Could you explain ___?
When to use it
This politely asks someone to explain something. It is used for a respectful request in conversation, including when asking about a word or its meaning.
Example dialogue
이 단어를 설명해 주세요? i ta neo reul seol myeong hae chu se yo
Could you explain this word?
네, 먼저 뜻을 간단히 알려 드릴게요. ne meon jeo tteu seul kan dan hi al lyeo teu ril kke yo
Yes, I'll briefly explain its meaning first.