문제 있어? (munje isseo)
Pronunciation: [moon-jee ee-ssuh]
Meaning: "Is there a problem?" (Informal)
Introduction
When you want to ask someone if something’s wrong or if there's an issue, the phrase 문제 있어? is a straightforward way to ask in an informal setting. This is a common phrase you can use with friends, family, or anyone you're close with.
For more formal situations, especially when speaking with someone you don’t know well or in professional environments, you can ask: 문제 있나요? (munje innayo?), which is a polite version of the question.
More Expressions in Korean
무슨 문제야?
Pronunciation: [moo-seun moon-je-ya]
Meaning: "What’s the problem?" (Informal)뭐가 잘못됐어?
Pronunciation: [mwo-ga jal-mot-dwaet-sseo]
Meaning: "What went wrong?" (Informal)문제가 있나요?
Pronunciation: [moon-je-ga it-na-yo]
Meaning: "Is there a problem?" (Polite)어떤 문제가 있습니까?
Pronunciation: [eo-tteon moon-je-ga it-seum-ni-kka]
Meaning: "What seems to be the problem?" (Formal)무슨 일 있어?
Pronunciation: [moo-seun il ee-sseo]
Meaning: "Is something wrong?" (Informal)
These expressions will help you ask if there's an issue or problem in various settings, from casual conversations to more formal or professional ones. Use these phrases to address concerns in Korean with ease!