why in Korean
why in Korean is 왜 — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Korean
왜
Pronounced: wae
(interrogative) for what reason
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
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why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
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What is "why" in Korean?
"why" in Korean is 왜. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you pronounce 왜?
"why" in Korean is 왜, pronounced "wae".
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Korean, "why" is 왜.
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