Korean expression
어떤 과일이라고
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What does 어떤 과일이라고 mean?
어떤 과일이라고 means "Which/what kind of fruit?" in Korean.
How it works here
‘어떤’ modifies ‘과일’ to ask what type it is.
In this line
어떤
‘어떤’ (what kind of/which) is common in questions. It is broader than ‘어느’ (which) and similar to ‘무슨’ (what kind of).
When it's used
Used before a noun to ask about its type, identity, or selection.
The line
어떤 과일이라고?
What kind of fruit did you say?
Asking someone to repeat or clarify the type of fruit they mentioned.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
어떤 색이 제일 마음에 들어?
Which color do you like best?
어떤 책을 읽고 계세요?
What kind of book are you reading?
Quick check
What does this mean here?
어떤
어떤 과일이라고?
What kind of fruit did you say?
- Asking how many there are
- Asking when it is
- Asking who it is
- A word asking about a type or object, similar to ‘which’ or ‘what kind of’
Show the answer
A word asking about a type or object, similar to ‘which’ or ‘what kind of’
‘어떤’ (what kind of/which) is common in questions. It is broader than ‘어느’ (which) and similar to ‘무슨’ (what kind of).
Other words in this line
- 과일
- Fruit
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