I heard that/is it true that ...? 는다면서요, 이라면서요
This structure, typical in conversation, can be used with nouns, verbs and adjectives to seek confirmation of what has been heard (e.g. a rumour, a plan):
I heard that it’s N… is that true?: N + 이라면서요?
— 경민씨, 오늘은 생일이라면서요?
— 네, 감사합니다.
— Gyeongmin, I heard that today is your birthday, right?
— Yes, thanks.
I heard that it’s V… is that true?: V +ㄴ/은/는다면서요
— 다음주 수요일은 방학을 시작한다면서요?
— 네. 학기가 일찍 끝낼 거예요.
— Is it true that next Wednesday is the start of the holidays?
— Yes. The semester will finish early.
— 철수씨, 여자친구와 결혼한다면서요?
— 아니요, 결혼 신청도 안 해요!
— Cheolsu, is it true that you and your girlfriend are getting married?
— No, I haven’t even proposed!
— 다음 달에 서울로 이사가는다면서요?
— 네, 맞아요.
— 와! 부러워요!
— I heard that you are moving to Seoul next month. Is that right?
— Yes, that’s right.
— Wow! I’m so jealous!
— 대통령 박근혜를 탄핵한다면서요?
— 네. 아마 감옥에 보내질 거에요!
— Is it true that President Park is being impeached?
— Yes. Maybe she’ll go to prison!
I heard that it’s A… it that true?: A + 다면서요?
— 철현씨, 몸이 너무 아프다면서요?
— 네, 병원에 입원했어요.
— Cheolhyeon, is it true that you’re really sick?
— Yeah, I was admitted to hospital.
— 두바이에는 생활비가 너무 비싸다면서요?
— 네, 근데 좋은 생활방식이에요.
— Is it true that the living costs in Dubai are very high?
— Yes, but it’s a great lifestyle.