어떻게
English meaning: How
Definition
Used to ask about a way or method.
Example
“역까지 어떻게 가요?”
In English: “How do I get to the station?”
Another example: “이 단어는 어떻게 읽어요?”
Usage — When, Where & How
Question adverb meaning 'how/in what way', asking about method or manner. Derived from 어떻다; spelled 어떻게 but pronounced [어떠케]. Very high-frequency in everyday questions.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'어떻게' (eotteoke) has roots in ancient Korean question words asking for manner or processes, demonstrating the language’s capacity for inquiry.
Common Collocations
- 어떻게 해요?
- 어떻게 가요?
- 어떻게 생각해요?
- 어떻게든
- 어떻게 지내요?
Word Forms
어떻게 (← 어떻다의 부사형)
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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