Korean Dictionary
How to say "Where is...?" in Korean
“Where is...?” in Korean is 어디예요 (pronounced "Eodiyeyo").
어디예요
Eodiyeyo
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
A fundamental travel phrase for asking locations. Attach the place before 어디예요: 화장실이 어디예요? (Where is the restroom?), 지하철역이 어디예요? (Where is the subway station?). The most useful phrase for navigating in Korea.
Example Sentence
실례합니다. 명동 지하철역이 어디예요?
Excuse me. Where is the Myeongdong subway station?
How to use 어디예요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Where is...?” is 어디예요, romanized as Eodiyeyo.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 어디예요.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'eo-di-ye-yo' — 'eo' is an open 'uh,' 'di' is a short 'dee,' 'ye' sounds like 'yeh,' and 'yo' rises softly.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
어디에 있습니까?
eodie itseumnikka?
Formal, used in announcements or written forms
Casual (반말)
어디야?
eodiya?
Casual, used with close friends — very common in texts
More Example Sentences
asking for directions
지하철역이 어디예요?
Where's the subway station?
texting a friend
친구야, 지금 어디야?
Hey, where are you right now?
at a restaurant
화장실이 어디예요?
Where is the bathroom?
Cultural Context
어디예요? is the go-to phrase for asking location — attach a noun + '이/가' before it. For moving things (a bus, a friend), Koreans ask 지금 어디야? ('where are you now?'). Locals typically give directions with landmarks rather than street names, and 앞 (in front), 뒤 (behind), 옆 (next to) are essential.
Editorial note
We review entries like 어디예요 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
어디예요?
Where is it?
여기가 어디예요?
Where is this place?
지금 어디예요?
Where are you now?
Related Expressions
어디
eodi
where
어떻게 가요
eotteoke gayo
how do I get there
근처
geuncheo
nearby / vicinity
위치
wichi
location
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