Korean phrase
지금 ~ 시예요. chi geum ~ si ye yo
Meaning
It's ___ o'clock now
When to use it
This expression states the current time by giving the hour. It is a polite, simple answer to a question about the time.
Example dialogue
선생님, 지금 몇 시예요? seon saeng nim chi geum myeot si ye yo
Teacher, what time is it now?
지금 한 시예요. chi geum han si ye yo
It's one o'clock now.