어떻게 지내? (eo-tteo-ke ji-nae?) – What’s Up?
In Korean, 어떻게 지내? (eo-tteo-ke ji-nae?) is a casual way to ask "What’s up?" or "How are you?" It’s often used when greeting friends or people you know well. This phrase literally means "How are you doing?" and is an easy way to start a conversation or check in with someone.
- 어떻게 (eo-tteo-ke) means "how."
- 지내 (ji-nae) means "to live" or "to get along."
When combined, 어떻게 지내? asks, "How are you doing?" or "How have you been?"
More Expressions
Here are a few more ways to ask "What’s up?" or check in on someone in Korean:
- 잘 지내? (jal ji-nae?) – Are you doing well?
- 뭐 하고 지내? (mwo ha-go ji-nae?) – What have you been up to?
- 어떻게 지냈어? (eo-tteo-ke ji-nae-sseo?) – How have you been? (past tense)
- 별일 없어? (byeol-il eop-seo?) – Nothing new going on?
- 오랜만이야! 어떻게 지냈어? (o-raen-man-i-ya! eo-tteo-ke ji-nae-sseo?) – Long time no see! How have you been?
Pronunciation Tips:
- 어떻게 (eo-tteo-ke): "Eo" is like "uh," and "tteo-ke" sounds like "teh-keh."
- 지내 (ji-nae): "Ji" like "gee," and "nae" like "neh."
Use 어떻게 지내? as a casual way to ask "What’s up?" and stay connected with your friends in Korean!