혹시 시간 있으세요? (hog-si si-gan iss-eu-se-yo?) – Do You Have Time?
In Korean, 혹시 시간 있으세요? (hog-si si-gan iss-eu-se-yo?) is a polite way to ask someone if they have time. This phrase is often used to politely inquire if someone is free or available to talk, meet, or help with something.
- 혹시 (hog-si) means "by any chance" or "perhaps," softening the question.
- 시간 (si-gan) means "time."
- 있으세요 (iss-eu-se-yo) is the polite form of "to have" (있다 – it-da).
So, 혹시 시간 있으세요? translates to "Do you have time?" or "Are you available?"
More Expressions
Here are some variations and related phrases you can use when asking if someone has time:
- 시간 좀 있으세요? (si-gan jom iss-eu-se-yo?) – Do you have a little time?
- 잠깐 시간 있어요? (jam-kkan si-gan iss-eo-yo?) – Do you have a moment? (informal polite)
- 지금 시간 괜찮으세요? (ji-geum si-gan gwaen-chanh-eu-se-yo?) – Do you have time right now?
- 내일 시간 있으세요? (nae-il si-gan iss-eu-se-yo?) – Do you have time tomorrow?
- 시간 되세요? (si-gan doe-se-yo?) – Are you available? (More casual)
Pronunciation Tips:
- 혹시 (hog-si): "Hog" like "hawk" but softer, and "si" like "she."
- 시간 (si-gan): "Si" like "she," and "gan" like "gone."
- 있으세요 (iss-eu-se-yo): "Iss" like "is" and "eu-se-yo" like "uh-seh-yo."
Use 혹시 시간 있으세요? to politely ask if someone has time, whether for a quick chat or to set up plans!