English–Korean

“where” in Korean

Korean

Also어디서 (eodiseo) · 어디에 (eodie)

Pronunciation

Romanizationeodi

Example

지금 어디에 있어요?chi geum eo di e i sseo yo

Where are you now?

Illustration for 어디 (where)

How to say “where” in Korean

“Where” in Korean is 어디 (eodi).

A way to ask which place something or someone is in, comes from, or is headed toward.

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

Example sentences with 어디

도서관은 어디에 있어요?to seo gwa neun eo di e i sseo yo

Where is the library?

Tips for using 어디

  • English learners can remember that the same short question can fit many place questions, while Korean particles provide extra direction when needed.

Other Korean words for “where”

어디서 만날래?eo di seo man nal lae

Where do you want to meet?

친구는 지금 어디에 있어요?chin gu neun chi geum eo di e i sseo yo

Where is your friend now?

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