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Practice this phrase
Korean · 한국어
Translation
영어 하세요?
Romanization
Yeongeo haseyo?
Pronunciation
yong-aw hah-seh-yoh
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
영어 하세요? — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "do you speak english".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
화장실이 어디예요?
Hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?
Openhow much is this
이거 얼마예요?
Igeo eolmayeyo?
Opentoo expensive
너무 비싸요
Neomu bissayo
Opencan you help me
도와주실 수 있나요?
Dowajusil su innayo?
Openi don't understand
이해가 안 돼요
Ihaega an dwaeyo
Openwhere is the station
역이 어디예요?
Yeogi eodiyeyo?
Opencan i pay by card
카드로 결제할 수 있나요?
Kadeuro gyeoljehal su innayo?
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FAQ
You say "영어 하세요?" in Korean. The romanized form is "Yeongeo haseyo?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "yong-aw hah-seh-yoh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "yong-aw hah-seh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Yeongeo haseyo?".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.