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💬 How to Make Suggestions in Korean: -는 게 어때요?

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💬 How to Make Suggestions in Korean: -는 게 어때요?

 


Want to say “How about…?” or “Why don’t you…?” naturally? The pattern -는 게 어때요? is your go-to for polite, friendly suggestions.
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🧠 Meaning

-는 게 어때요? = “How about doing…?” / “Why don’t you…?” — a soft, polite suggestion.

🧱 Structure & Conjugation
  • Verb stem + -는 게 어때요? (present modifier -는 + noun “thing” + “how is it?”)
  • 하다 → 하는 게 어때요? · 가다 → 가는 게 어때요? · 먹다 → 먹는 게 어때요?
  • ㄹ-ending verbs drop ㄹ: 살다 → 사는 게 어때요?
  • Negative suggestion: 안 V 하는 게 어때요? / V-지 않는 게 어때요?
  • Informal: -는 게 어때? · More try/soft: V-아/어 보는 게 어때요?
  • Not typical with adjectives alone (예: 예쁘다) — use action verb forms.
🗣 Practical Examples

KR – Romanization – EN

오늘 일찍 자는 게 어때요?
Oneul iljjik janeun ge eottaeyo?
How about sleeping early today?

주말에 영화 보는 게 어때요?
Jumare yeonghwa boneun ge eottaeyo?
How about watching a movie this weekend?

한국 음식 먹어보는 게 어때요?
Hanguk eumsik meogeoboneun ge eottaeyo?
How about trying Korean food?

버스로 가는 게 어때요?
Beoseuro ganeun ge eottaeyo?
How about going by bus?

이 책 읽는 게 어때요?
I chaek ilgneun ge eottaeyo?
How about reading this book?

비빔밥 만들어보는 게 어때요?
Bibimbap mandeureoboneun ge eottaeyo?
How about making bibimbap?

친구한테 먼저 연락하는 게 어때요?
Chingu-hante meonjeo yeollakhaneun ge eottaeyo?
How about reaching out to your friend first?

🌿 Nuance & When to Use
  • Polite/soft — great for friends, coworkers, service staff.
  • Alternatives: V-는 게 좋겠어요 (stronger advice), V-(으)실래요? (preference), V-(으)면 어때요? (condition).
  • Formal writing: …하시는 건 어떨까요? is safer than blunt imperatives.

Culture tip: Indirect suggestions fit Korean politeness and nunchi (reading the room).

🧩 Tiny Habits for Practice (James Clear)
  • Make it obvious: Put a sticky note “-는 게 어때요?” on your monitor.
  • Make it easy: 7-minute timer → say 3 new suggestions aloud.
  • Habit stack: “After coffee, I practice one suggestion line.”
  • Make it satisfying: Mark ✅ on a monthly streak tracker.

Cue → routine → reward. 작은 루틴을 꾸준히 반복하면 대화에서 자동으로 튀어나옵니다.

📝 Quick Quiz
Open quiz
  1. Fill in: 읽다 → ____ 게 어때요?
  2. More “try/soft”: which form adds the nuance of “try”?
  3. True/False: 예쁘다 + -는 게 어때요? is a typical combination.
Show answers
  1. 읽는 (ilgneun)
  2. V-아/어 보는 게 어때요?
  3. False — use action-verb forms instead.
❗ Common Mistakes & Fixes
  • ❌ Using adjectives directly → ✅ Change to an action: 조용하다조용한 곳에 가는 게 어때요?
  • ❌ Overly strong advice → ✅ Keep it soft with -는 게 어때요? or -아/어 보는 게 어때요?
  • ❌ Forgetting ㄹ-drop → ✅ 살다사는 게 어때요?
  • ❌ Only one pattern → ✅ Mix with -(으)실래요?, -(으)면 어때요? for variety.
💬 FAQ
Is -는 게 어때요? polite enough for strangers?

Yes—it’s friendly and neutral. For very formal emails, try “...하시는 건 어떨까요?”.

Difference vs. -(으)실래요??

-(으)실래요? asks preference (“Would you like…?”). -는 게 어때요? proposes a course of action (“How about…?”).

Informal version?

-는 게 어때?

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