그 단어의 뜻이 뭐에요? (geu dan-eo-ui tteu-si mwo-e-yo?) – What Does That Word Mean?
If you're asking for the meaning of a specific word in Korean, you can use the phrase 그 단어의 뜻이 뭐에요? (geu dan-eo-ui tteu-si mwo-e-yo?). This is a polite and clear way to inquire about the definition of a word.
- 그 (geu) means "that."
- 단어 (dan-eo) means "word."
- 의 (ui) is a possessive particle, translating to "of."
- 뜻 (tteut) means "meaning" or "definition."
- 이 (i) is a subject marker.
- 뭐에요 (mwo-e-yo) means "what is."
So, 그 단어의 뜻이 뭐에요? translates to "What does that word mean?"
More Expressions
Here are some other related expressions to ask about word meanings:
- 이 단어의 뜻이 뭐에요? (i dan-eo-ui tteu-si mwo-e-yo?) – What does this word mean?
- 뜻이 뭐에요? (tteu-si mwo-e-yo?) – What does it mean? (informal, but clear)
- 그 문장의 뜻이 뭐에요? (geu mun-jang-ui tteu-si mwo-e-yo?) – What does that sentence mean?
- 그 표현의 뜻이 뭐에요? (geu pyo-hyeon-ui tteu-si mwo-e-yo?) – What does that expression mean?
- 한국어로 무슨 뜻이에요? (han-gu-geo-ro mu-seun tteu-si-e-yo?) – What does it mean in Korean?
Pronunciation Tips:
- 단어의 (dan-eo-ui): "Dan" like "dawn," "eo" like "uh," and "ui" like "we."
- 뜻이 (tteut-si): "Tteut" has a strong "tt" sound, similar to "tut" but with more emphasis, and "si" like "she."
- 뭐에요 (mwo-e-yo): "Mwo" like "mwo" in "more," and "e-yo" like "eh-yo."
Use 그 단어의 뜻이 뭐에요? to ask about the meaning of any word in Korean politely!