"어디에서 살아요?" (eo-di-e-seo sal-a-yo)
Meaning: Where do you live?
Introduction
"어디에서 살아요?" is the polite way to ask someone, "Where do you live?" in Korean. This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations when getting to know someone or asking about their location. It’s polite enough for most situations and can be adapted for both casual and formal contexts.
More Expressions in Korean
어디에 사세요? (eo-di-e sa-se-yo)
Where do you live? (More formal)어느 지역에 사세요? (eo-neu ji-yeok-e sa-se-yo)
Which area do you live in?지금 어디에 살고 있어요? (ji-geum eo-di-e sal-go iss-eo-yo)
Where are you living right now?고향이 어디예요? (go-hyang-i eo-di-ye-yo)
Where is your hometown?어디에서 거주하세요? (eo-di-e-seo geo-ju-ha-se-yo)
Where do you reside? (Very formal)
These expressions will help you ask about someone's place of residence in a variety of settings. Use the more formal versions in professional or respectful conversations and the casual ones with friends!