Korean phrase
~ 들어 있었어요? ~ teu reo i sseo sseo yo
Meaning
Was ___ inside?
When to use it
This politely asks whether something was inside. It is a gentle way to check what was in a bag, box, or another container.
Example dialogue
가방에 우산이 들어 있었어요? ka bang e u sa ni teu reo i sseo sseo yo
Was an umbrella inside the bag?
네, 들어 있었어요. ne teu reo i sseo sseo yo
Yes, it was.