Korean

Meaning: what
Part of Speech: Interjection, Pronoun

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Example sentences

I don't know what the problem is.
어, 이게 뭐야?
Oh, what is this?
이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this weekend?
상자 속에 뭐가 들어 있어요?
What is inside the box?
이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this weekend?
야, 너 여기서 뭐 해?
Hey, what are you doing here?
지각한 이유가 뭐예요?
What is the reason for being late?
전화번호가 뭐예요?
What is your phone number?
요즘 뭐에 관심 있어요?
What are you interested in these days?
이번 휴일에는 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this holiday?

Usage Notes

A versatile pronoun and interjection used to ask about unknown things, or to express surprise.

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