What does 이유 mean?
이유 means "The reason." in Korean.
How it works here
The noun ‘이유’ is marked with the subject particle ‘가’, followed by ‘뭐죠?’ to ask what the reason is.
In this line
이유가
‘이유’ names what ‘왜’ asks about. It commonly appears with particles in expressions such as ‘이유가 있다’ and ‘이유를 묻다’.
When it's used
Used to ask about the cause of an event, result, statement, or decision.
The line
이유가 뭐죠?
What is the reason?
Said when asking for the reason behind someone’s words or actions.
Scene from “ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'EN-O'CLOCK' EP.1” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
지각한 이유를 말해 주세요.
Please tell me why you were late.
그 결정을 바꾼 이유가 뭐야?
What was the reason you changed that decision?
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What does this mean here?
이유
이유가 뭐죠?
What is the reason?
- An expression explaining the use or shape of an object in great detail to a reader.
- A phrase organizing the sequence after an event in chronological order.
- Quietly observing whether someone’s attitude or speech is polite.
- The cause of an event or state, or the circumstance supporting an action or judgment.
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The cause of an event or state, or the circumstance supporting an action or judgment.
‘이유’ names what ‘왜’ asks about. It commonly appears with particles in expressions such as ‘이유가 있다’ and ‘이유를 묻다’.
Other words in this line
- 뭐
- What
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