Korean Dictionary

How to say “Why” in Korean

wae

Usage & Context

The basic question word for asking why. This fundamental word appears constantly in K-dramas during confrontation scenes and emotional conversations. It's crucial for understanding character motivations and conflicts.

Example Sentence

왜 그래? 뭐가 문제야?

Why? What's wrong?

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