When asking for directions — subway stations, restrooms, restaurants, buildings. Most common phrase travelers use in Korea.
어디예요? (eodieyo?) = polite standard. 어디야? (eodiya?) = casual friends. 어디 있나요? (eodi innayo?) = polite formal, for staff/elders.
They say 저기 오른쪽으로 가세요 (jeogi oreunjjogeuro gaseyo) = Go right over there, 2층에 있어요 (i-cheunge isseoyo) = It's on 2nd floor, 바로 앞이야 (baro apiya) = Right in front.
어디예요? (eodieyo?) means "Where is it?" The most common way to ask for directions — subway stations, restrooms, restaurants, buildings.
1. Travel: Lost in new city, finding subway/market.
2. Building: Looking for restroom, office, hospital.
3. Friends: Finding restaurant meeting spot.
Where is the subway station?
Where is the restroom? It's on the second floor.
Where is the restaurant? It's right in front. (Casual)
Go right over there.
• 저기 오른쪽으로 가세요 (jeogi oreunjjogeuro gaseyo) - Go right over there
• 2층에 있어요 (icheunge isseoyo) - It's on the second floor
• 바로 앞이야 (baro apiya) - It's right in front