Koreans use it when asking about the distance to a place, such as a station, store, or destination.
Yes. "멀어요 (meoreoyo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "멀어 (meoreo)" casually.
You can say "Is it far?" — 멉니까 (meomnikka)?
멀어요? means "Is it far?" It's a polite way to ask about distance. 멀다 (meolda) = to be far, 어요 (eoyo) = polite question ending. You use it to decide whether to walk or take a taxi/bus. Essential for travel and daily navigation.
1. Checking distance: Before walking to station, store, meeting place.
2. Travel planning: Asking locals or staff.
3. Friends: Casual check with 멀어?
Is it far from here?
Is it far to the station? Can I walk?
Is it far? Should we take a taxi? (Casual)
No, it's not far. It's 5 minutes.
• 가까워요? (gakkawoyo?) - Is it close?
• 얼마나 멀어요? (eolmana meoreoyo?) - How far is it?
• 도보로 몇 분이에요? (doboro myeot bunieyo?) - How many minutes on foot?