뭐? (mwo?) – What?
In Korean, 뭐 (mwo) means "what." This is a simple yet essential word that you can use to ask for clarification or information. It's a casual way to say "what" and is commonly used in informal settings, like with friends or peers. If you need to be more formal, you'd use 무엇 (mu-eot), but for everyday conversations, 뭐 is perfect.
For example, if you want to ask "What is this?" you would say:
- 이거 뭐예요? (i-geo mwo-ye-yo?) – What is this?
More Expressions
Here are more ways you can use 뭐 in casual conversations:
- 뭐 해? (mwo hae?) – What are you doing?
- 뭐 먹을래? (mwo meo-geul-lae?) – What do you want to eat?
- 뭐라고? (mwo-ra-go?) – What did you say?
- 지금 뭐 봐? (ji-geum mwo bwa?) – What are you watching right now?
- 뭐 필요해? (mwo pi-ryo-hae?) – What do you need?
Pronunciation Tips:
- 뭐 (mwo): Pronounce "mwo" like the English "mo" but with a softer "w" sound in between, almost like "mwuh."
Using 뭐? is a quick and casual way to ask "What?" in Korean, making it handy in countless everyday conversations!