Korean phrase
~ 어느 시대 거예요? ~ eo neu si dae keo ye yo
Meaning
What period is ___ from?
When to use it
This asks which historical period something is from. It is a polite way to ask about paintings, artifacts, or other objects.
Example dialogue
이 그림은 어느 시대 거예요? i keu ri meun eo neu si dae keo ye yo
What period is this painting from?
18세기 작품이에요. 18 se gi chak pu mi e yo
It's an 18th-century work.