왜요? (waeyo)
"왜요?" means "Why?" in Korean. This is a polite way to ask for the reason behind something. It can be used in both formal and casual settings, though it's slightly more respectful than just saying "왜?" which is the casual form. You can use "왜요?" when you're confused or want to ask for clarification in conversations.
More Expressions in Korean:
왜 그런 거예요? (Wae geureon geoyeyo?)
Translation: Why is that?왜 물어보세요? (Wae mureoboseyo?)
Translation: Why are you asking?무슨 이유로요? (Museun iyuroyo?)
Translation: For what reason?무슨 일 있어요? (Museun il isseoyo?)
Translation: Is something wrong? / What's going on?왜 그렇게 생각해요? (Wae geureoke saenggakaeyo?)
Translation: Why do you think so?
With these expressions, you'll be able to ask "why" in various ways, making your Korean conversations more natural and nuanced. Keep practicing these questions to improve your understanding!