❓ Making Questions in Korean (Beginner Level)
Want to ask questions in Korean like a native? 🤔 Whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or just being curious — knowing how to ask questions is essential! In this post, you'll learn basic Korean question structures, key expressions, and practical examples. 🗣
🧱 Basic Question Endings
| Korean Ending | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ~예요/이에요? | ~yeyo/ieyo? | Is it…? |
| ~입니까? | ~imnikka? | Is it…? (formal) |
| ~어요?/아요? | ~eoyo?/ayo? | Do you…? / Is it…? |
| 무엇을 해요? | mueoseul haeyo? | What are you doing? |
📝 Example Sentences
이거 뭐예요?
Igeo mwoyeyo?
What is this?
지금 몇 시예요?
Jigeum myeot siyeyo?
What time is it now?
화장실이 어디예요?
Hwajangsil-i eodiyeyo?
Where is the bathroom?
이것은 커피예요?
Igeoseun keopi-yeyo?
Is this coffee?
한국어를 공부해요?
Hangugeoreul gongbuhaeyo?
Do you study Korean?
🗣 Practice Dialogue
👧 A: 여기가 명동이에요?
Yeogiga Myeongdong-ieyo?
Is this Myeongdong?
👦 B: 네, 맞아요.
Ne, majayo.
Yes, that’s right.
👧 A: 화장실이 어디예요?
Hwajangsil-i eodiyeyo?
Where is the restroom?
👦 B: 저쪽이에요.
Jeojjog-ieyo.
It’s that way.
💡 Did You Know?
In Korea, people often eat fried chicken with beer as a late-night snack — it’s called 치맥 (chi-maek)! 🍗🍺 “치” is short for 치킨 (chicken), and “맥” is short for 맥주 (beer). It’s so popular that it even appeared in Korean dramas like My Love from the Star! 🇰🇷 Next time you visit Korea, try 치맥 with friends at night — you’ll love the vibe!
💬 Practice Korean with Me on italki!
Want to ask questions more naturally in Korean? Let’s practice together on italki. I’ll help you speak confidently in real-life conversations! 🎯
Asking good questions is the first step to speaking Korean well. Don’t be afraid to ask — it shows you're learning! 😊
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