English–Korean
“what should i do” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeotteokada
Example
지갑을 잃어버렸어. 어떡하지?chi ga beul i reo beo ryeo sseo eo tteo ka ji
I lost my wallet. What should I do?
How to say “what should i do” in Korean
“What should i do” in Korean is 어떡하다 (eotteokada).
A troubling situation turns into an urgent question about what action could solve it.
Example sentences with 어떡하다
아이가 다쳤어. 어떡해요?a i ga ta cheo sseo eo tteo kae yo
The child got hurt. What should I do?
Tips for using 어떡하다
- The form is especially useful when an unexpected event has left someone without a clear plan, rather than when discussing a decision calmly in advance.