Korean · Real conversations
Ask for a progress update naturally in Korean
An update request can be conversational, tied to a specific delivery, or considerate of a colleague's time. Name the subject so the person knows what information is needed.
Three ways to say it
프로젝트는 어떻게 되어 가요?peurojekteuneun eotteoke doeeo gayo?
How is the project going?
Ask about progress in a routine colleague conversation.
배송에 대해 새 소식이 있나요?baesonge daehae sae sosigi innayo?
Do you have an update on the delivery?
Request new information about a specific delivery.
시간이 되시면 진행 상황을 알려 주실 수 있어요?sigani doesimyeon jinhaeng sanghwangeul allyeo jusil su isseoyo?
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
Ask for the current status while acknowledging the person's availability.
Avoid translating word by word
English 'where things stand' asks about the current state of progress, not where objects are physically standing. Use the complete expression for status or progress shown in the target language.
See the difference in context
Discussing a colleague's project
새 프로젝트를 진행하고 있어요.sae peurojekteureul jinhaenghago isseoyo.
I've been working on the new project.
프로젝트는 어떻게 되어 가요?peurojekteuneun eotteoke doeeo gayo?
How is the project going?
Following up about a delivery
어제 배송에 대해 물어보셨죠.eoje baesonge daehae mureobosyeotjyo.
You asked me about the delivery yesterday.
배송에 대해 새 소식이 있나요?baesonge daehae sae sosigi innayo?
Do you have an update on the delivery?
Your turn
Ask a colleague for the current status when they have a moment. State the timing condition and the information you need.
Reveal a sample reply
시간이 되시면 진행 상황을 알려 주실 수 있어요?sigani doesimyeon jinhaeng sanghwangeul allyeo jusil su isseoyo?
When you have a moment, could you let me know where things stand?
This speaking goal in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
