How to Say “Where is/are ___?” in Korean: 어디예요? [eo-di-ye-yo]
How to Say “Where is/are ___?” in Korean 📍
어디예요?, 어디에 있어요?, 어디야?, 어디에 있어?
To ask “Where is it?” or “Where are you?” in Korean, the key word is 어디 (eo-di) = “where.”
🔑 Key Phrases
| English | Korean | Pronunciation | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where is it? (polite) | 어디예요? | eo-di-ye-yo | Polite |
| Where is it? (polite) | 어디에 있어요? | eo-di-e i-sseo-yo | Polite |
| Where is it? (casual) | 어디야? | eo-di-ya | Casual |
| Where is it? (casual) | 어디에 있어? | eo-di-e i-sseo | Casual |
✅ Example Sentences
- 화장실이 어디예요?
hwa-jang-sil-i eo-di-ye-yo?
→ Where is the bathroom? - 내 가방이 어디에 있어요?
nae ga-bang-i eo-di-e i-sseo-yo?
→ Where is my bag? - 너 지금 어디야?
neo ji-geum eo-di-ya?
→ Where are you now? - 핸드폰 어디에 있어?
haen-deu-pon eo-di-e i-sseo?
→ Where’s the phone?
🧠 Quick Tip
- 어디예요? / 어디에 있어요? = polite
- 어디야? / 어디에 있어? = casual
- Add the object before the question to ask where something is.
지하철역이 어디예요? [ji-ha-cheol-lyeo-gi-eo-di-ye-yo]
→ Where is the subway station?
엄마는 어디에 있어요? [eom-ma-neun-eo-di-e-i-sseo-yo]
→ Where is Mom?
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