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Today’s Phrase
어디에 있어요?
eo·di·e is·seo·yo
eodie isseoyo?
Where is it?
Cultural Insight
In Korea, convenience stores (편의점) like GS25, CU, and 7-Eleven are everywhere and serve as landmarks for giving directions. Locals often say ‘turn left at the convenience store’ rather than using street names.
Phrase Breakdown
어디
eodi
where
Interrogative pronoun for location
에
e
at, in (location particle)
Location particle used with static verbs like 있다
있어요?
isseoyo
is there? / exists?
Polite form of 있다 (to exist/be located)
Where is [something]? A go-to question for navigating unfamiliar places.
Example Phrases
화장실이 어디에 있어요?
Hwajangsiri eodie isseoyo?
Where is the bathroom?
화장실 means restroom/bathroom.
지하철역이 어디에 있어요?
Jihacheoryeogi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the subway station?
지하철역 combines subway (지하철) and station (역).
편의점이 어디에 있어요?
Pyeonuijeomi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the convenience store?
편의점 is convenience store (편의 = convenience, 점 = store).
Related Phrases
어떻게 가요?
eotteoke gayo?
How do I get there?
Asks for directions to a destination.
여기서 가까워요?
yeogiseo gakkawoyo?
Is it close from here?
Useful for knowing if a place is within walking distance.
길을 잃었어요
gireul ireosseoyo
I am lost
Used to tell someone you are lost.
Quick Review
주세요
Can you recall what this means?
juseyo
Please give me