Korean phrase
저는 ~ 중이에요. cheo neun ~ chung i e yo
Meaning
I'm in the middle of ___
When to use it
This phrase means that an action is in progress. It is a polite, everyday way for the speaker to explain that they cannot respond immediately.
Example dialogue
잠깐만 기다려줄래? cham kkan man ki da ryeo jul lae
Could you wait a moment?
저는 밥 먹는 중이에요. cheo neun pap meong neun chung i e yo
I'm in the middle of eating.