Koreans use it when asking if a place is near, such as a station, store, or meeting point.
Yes. "가까워요 (gakkawoyo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "가까워 (gakkawo)" casually.
You can say "Is it close?" — 가깝습니까 (gakkapseumnikka)?
가까워요? means "Is it close?" / "Is it near?" It's a polite way to ask about short distance. 가깝다 (gakkapda) = to be close/near, 워요 (woyo) = polite question ending (irregular conjugation). Opposite of 멀어요? (Is it far?). Useful to decide if you can walk.
1. Checking short distance: Is station, store nearby?
2. Walking decision: Asking if you can walk.
3. Meeting point: Confirming proximity.
Is it close from here?
Is the station close? Can I walk?
Is it close? How long does it take? (Casual)
Yes, it's close. It's 3 minutes.
• 멀어요? (meoreoyo?) - Is it far?
• 얼마나 걸려요? (eolmana geollyeoyo?) - How long does it take?
• 도보로 몇 분이에요? (doboro myeot bunieyo?) - How many minutes on foot?