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How to say I Have a Question in Korean: jil mun is seo yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "I have a question" — 질문 있어요 (jilmun isseoyo)?

Koreans use it in class, meetings, or conversations when they want to ask something politely.

Q2. Is "I have a question" — 질문 있어요 (jilmun isseoyo) polite enough?

Yes. "질문 있어요 (jilmun isseoyo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "질문 있어 (jilmun isseo)" casually.

Q3. What should I say in a formal setting?

You can say "I have a question" — 질문이 있습니다 (jilmun-i isseumnida).

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What does "질문 있어요 (jilmun isseoyo)" mean?

질문 있어요 means "I have a question." It's a polite way to get attention before asking something.

Polite: 질문 있어요 (jil-mun iss-eo-yo) - Most common
Formal: 질문이 있습니다 (jil-mun-i iss-seum-ni-da) - Business, presentations
Casual: 질문 있어 (jil-mun iss-eo) - Friends, classmates

Grammar Breakdown

질문 (jilmun) = question
있다 → 있어요 (itda → isseoyo) = to have / to exist + polite ending
→ 질문 있어요 = I have a question.

When to Use It

1. In class: When you don't understand lesson.
2. In meeting: To politely interrupt and clarify.
3. In conversation: Before asking something detailed.

Real-Life Examples

선생님, 질문 있어요.seon-saeng-nim, jil-mun iss-eo-yo.

Teacher, I have a question.

저기요, 질문이 있습니다.jeo-gi-yo, jil-mun-i iss-seum-ni-da.

Excuse me, I have a question. (Formal)

이 부분에 대해 질문 있어요.i bu-bun-e dae-hae jil-mun iss-eo-yo.

I have a question about this part.

야, 질문 있어!ya, jil-mun iss-eo!

Hey, I have a question! (Casual)

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