Korean

어떤

어떤
Meaning: what kind of; some
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Example sentences

What kind of music do you like?
어떤 남이 길을 묻고 있었다.
A man was asking for directions.
이 강아지는 어떤 종이에요?
What kind of dog is this?
주말에는 어떤 활동을 하세요?
What kind of activities do you do on the weekend?
어머니의 사랑은 세상의 어떤 것에도 비할 수 없다.
A mother's love cannot be compared to anything in the world.
요즘 어떤 가요를 즐겨 들으세요?
What K-pop songs do you enjoy listening to these days?
이 약은 어떤 부작용이 있나요?
What kind of side effects does this medicine have?
이 향수는 어떤 향이에요?
What scent is this perfume?
할머니가 무거운 짐을 지고 가시는데 어떤 사나이가 나타나 도와 드렸다.
When the grandmother was carrying a heavy load, a certain man appeared and helped her.
그녀는 어떤 상황에서도 품위를 잃지 않는다.
She doesn't lose her dignity in any situation.

Usage Notes

Used to ask about the nature or type of something, or to refer to an unspecified thing.

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