Korean expression
왜 이렇게
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What does 왜 이렇게 mean?
왜 이렇게 means "why" in Korean.
How it works here
‘왜’ asks why Namjoon is performing so well.
In this line
왜
‘왜’ is the basic interrogative word for asking why. It can also combine with other expressions to convey emotion or surprise.
When it's used
Used to ask about the reason, cause, or circumstances of something.
The line
남준이 왜 이렇게 잘해??
Why is Namjoon so good?!
Said after seeing someone’s behavior or result and wondering about the reason.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Fly BTS Fly Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
왜 늦었어?
Why were you late?
그렇게 화를 내는 이유가 왜예요?
Why are you getting so angry?
Quick check
What does this mean here?
왜
남준이 왜 이렇게 잘해??
Why is Namjoon so good?!
- Where
- How much
- A word used to ask about a reason or cause
- Who
Show the answer
A word used to ask about a reason or cause
‘왜’ is the basic interrogative word for asking why. It can also combine with other expressions to convey emotion or surprise.
Other words in this line
- 남준
- Namjoon
- 이렇게
- Like this; so
- 잘하다
- To do well
Same expression in other scenes
- 왜 — Why?
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