Korean phrase
전제는 ~이에요. cheon je neun ~ i e yo
Meaning
The premise is ___
When to use it
It states the assumption behind a discussion or plan. It is a polite way to clarify the starting point for an explanation or decision.
Example dialogue
전제는 우리가 먼저 연락하기로 한 약속 이에요. cheon je neun u ri ga meon jeo yeol la ka gi ro han yak ssok i e yo
The premise is that we agreed to contact each other first.
아, 그렇다면 일정부터 조정하자. a keu reo ta myeon il jeong bu teo cho jeong ha ja
Oh, in that case, let's adjust the schedule first.