English–Korean

“question” in Korean

Korean

Also의문 (uimun) · 물음 (mureum) · 의문점 (uimunjeom)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchilmun

Example

질문을 해도 될까요?chil mu neul hae do toel kka yo

May I ask a question?

Illustration for 질문 (question)

How to say “question” in Korean

“Question” in Korean is 질문 (chilmun).

A focused request for information made to another person.

Full entry for 질문: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 질문

궁금한 점이 있으면 질문을 하세요.kung geum han cheo mi i sseu myeon chil mu neul ha se yo

If you have a question, ask it.

Tips for using 질문

  • The noun itself does not set the level of politeness, so Korean speakers show friendliness or respect through the surrounding words and sentence ending.

Other Korean words for “question”

그의 설명에는 의문이 남았다.keu ui seol myeong e neun ui mu ni na mat tta

A question remained about his explanation.

기자가 물음을 던졌다.ki ja ga mu reu meul teon jeot tta

The reporter posed a question.

수업 내용을 듣고 의문점이 있으면 질문하세요.su eop nae yong eul teut kko ui mun jeo mi i sseu myeon chil mun ha se yo

If you have any questions about the lesson, please ask.

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