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How to say “what does this mean” in Korean

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what does this mean

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

이게 무슨 뜻이에요?

Romanization

Ige museun tteusieyo?

Pronunciation

ee-geh moo-seun ddeu-shee-eh-yoh

When to use it

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

이게 무슨 뜻이에요? — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "what does this mean".

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How do you say "what does this mean" in Korean?+

You say "이게 무슨 뜻이에요?" in Korean. The romanized form is "Ige museun tteusieyo?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ee-geh moo-seun ddeu-shee-eh-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "ee-geh moo-seun ddeu-shee-eh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ige museun tteusieyo?".

When should I use it?+

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.