"이건 뭐예요?" (i-geon mwo-ye-yo)
Meaning: What’s this?
Introduction
"이건 뭐예요?" is a simple and polite way to ask "What’s this?" in Korean. It’s used when you want to inquire about an object or something unfamiliar in front of you. This phrase is common in everyday conversations and is versatile, fitting both casual and polite contexts.
More Expressions in Korean
이게 뭐죠? (i-ge mwo-jyo)
What is this? (A bit more formal)이건 뭐야? (i-geon mwo-ya)
What’s this? (Casual, used with friends or peers)이게 무엇인가요? (i-ge mu-eot-in-ga-yo)
What is this? (Polite but slightly more formal)이 물건이 뭐예요? (i mul-geon-i mwo-ye-yo)
What is this thing?이건 어떤 거예요? (i-geon eo-tteon geo-ye-yo)
What kind of thing is this?
These phrases help you inquire about something you don’t recognize or understand. "이건 뭐예요?" is perfect for polite conversation, but there are more casual and formal variations depending on the situation!