Korean phrase
무슨 말이에요? mu seun ma ri e yo
Meaning
What does that mean?
When to use it
This asks for clarification about something just said. It is a short, polite everyday expression used when a statement is unclear or surprising.
Example dialogue
이번 달 월급이 절반만 나온대. i beon tal wol geu bi cheol ban man na on dae
They say only half of this month's salary will be paid.
무슨 말이에요? mu seun ma ri e yo
What does that mean?