Korean

어떻게

어떻게
Meaning: how; in what way
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

How do I solve this problem?
약사는 이 약을 어떻게 복용해야 하는지 알려 주었다.
The pharmacist told me how to take this medicine.
할아버지의 연세가 어떻게 되세요?
How old is your grandfather?
선생님의 성함은 어떻게 되십니까?
What is the teacher's name?
할아버지의 춘추가 어떻게 되세요?
How old is your grandfather?
실례지만 성씨가 어떻게 되십니까?
Excuse me, but what is your surname?
그는 희성을 가지고 있어서 사람들이 종종 어떻게 쓰는지 묻는다.
Because he has a rare surname, people often ask how to spell it.
갑작스러운 제안에 나는 어떻게 대답해야 할지 갈피를 못 잡았다.
I couldn't grasp how to respond to the sudden proposal.

Usage Notes

An adverb used to ask about a method or state.

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