그게 잘 안되면 어쩌지? (geuge jal andoemyeon eojjeoji)
Pronunciation: [geu-geh jal an-dwae-myeon eo-jjeo-ji]
Meaning: "What if it doesn't work?" (Informal)
Introduction
When you're worried that something might not go as planned, you can say 그게 잘 안되면 어쩌지? to express concern. This informal phrase is commonly used when talking with friends or people you're close to, and it conveys a sense of uncertainty.
In a more formal setting, or when you're addressing someone with respect, you can say: 그게 잘 안되면 어떻게 하죠? (geuge jal andoemyeon eotteoke hajyo?), which is a more polite way of asking the same question.
More Expressions in Korean
안되면 어떡하지?
Pronunciation: [an-dwae-myeon eo-tteok-ha-ji]
Meaning: "What should we do if it doesn't work?" (Informal)그게 안되면 어떻게 하지?
Pronunciation: [geu-geh an-dwae-myeon eo-tteo-ke ha-ji]
Meaning: "What do we do if it doesn’t work?" (Informal)그게 잘 안되면 어떻게 하죠?
Pronunciation: [geu-geh jal an-dwae-myeon eo-tteo-ke ha-jyo]
Meaning: "What if it doesn't work?" (Polite)안되면 어떻게 해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: [an-dwae-myeon eo-tteo-ke hae-ya ha-na-yo]
Meaning: "What should we do if it doesn’t work?" (Polite)만약 안되면 어떡하죠?
Pronunciation: [man-yak an-dwae-myeon eo-tteok-ha-jyo]
Meaning: "What if it doesn't work out?" (Polite)
These expressions will help you express concern or worry about something not going as planned, whether in casual or formal situations. You can use these phrases to ask "What if it doesn't work?" in Korean!