Korean phrase
~이에요? ~ i e yo
Meaning
Are they ___?
When to use it
A polite yes-or-no question about identity or status. It is common in everyday conversation when confirming what someone or something is.
Example dialogue
이 사람은 선생님이에요? i sa ra meun seon saeng ni mi e yo
Is this person a teacher?
네, 선생님이에요. ne seon saeng ni mi e yo
Yes, they are a teacher.