Korean phrase
~ 대출 중이에요? ~ tae chul chung i e yo
Meaning
Is ___ checked out?
When to use it
This asks whether an item is currently checked out. It is a polite, everyday question used to check whether something is available to borrow, especially at a library.
Example dialogue
그 책 대출 중이에요? keu chaek tae chul chung i e yo
Is that book checked out?
아니요, 지금은 대출 가능해요. a ni yo chi geu meun tae chul ka neung hae yo
No, it is available to borrow right now.