Korean phrase
~ 미리 사야 해요? ~ mi ri sa ya hae yo
Meaning
Is it better to buy ___ in advance?
When to use it
This asks whether buying an item in advance is better. It politely checks whether to buy ahead of time, often before prices increase.
Example dialogue
항공권을 미리 사야 해요? hang gong gwo neul mi ri sa ya hae yo
Is it better to buy the airline tickets in advance?
네, 요금이 오르기 전에 사는 게 좋아요. ne yo geu mi o reu gi cheo ne sa neun ke cho a yo
Yes, buying them before the fare goes up is better.