왜 망설이고 있어?
When you want to ask someone why they are being indecisive or delaying action, you can say 왜 망설이고 있어? (Wae mangseorigo isseo?). 왜 means "why," and 망설이고 있어 comes from the verb 망설이다, meaning "to hesitate." This phrase is perfect for casual situations where you’re asking someone to make up their mind or stop delaying.
It’s often used among friends or in informal settings when you notice someone is uncertain about what to do.
More expressions (in Korean) with English translation
왜 이렇게 고민해? (Wae ireoke gominhae?)
- Why are you worrying so much?
결정해! (Gyeoljeonghae!)
- Make a decision!
뭐가 문제야? (Mwoga munjeya?)
- What’s the problem?
왜 빨리 안 해? (Wae ppalli an hae?)
- Why aren’t you doing it quickly?
왜 머뭇거리고 있어? (Wae meomutgeorigo isseo?)
- Why are you hesitating?
These expressions can help when you want to encourage someone to take action or stop hesitating. 왜 망설이고 있어? is a common and casual way to ask someone why they aren’t making a decision!