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Korean · 한국어
Translation
너 왜 그래?
Romanization
Neo wae geurae?
Pronunciation
naw weh geu-reh
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
너 왜 그래? — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "what's wrong with you".
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FAQ
You say "너 왜 그래?" in Korean. The romanized form is "Neo wae geurae?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "naw weh geu-reh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "naw weh geu-reh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Neo wae geurae?".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.