Korean phrase

~ 문맥에 따라 뜻이 달라요? ~ mun mae ge tta ra tteu si tal la yo

Meaning

Does ___ mean different things depending on the context?

When to use it

This asks if an expression's meaning changes with context. It is a polite way to check how the expression should be understood.

Example dialogue

이 표현은 문맥에 따라 뜻이 달라요? i pyo hyeo neun mun mae ge tta ra tteu si tal la yo

Does this expression mean different things depending on the context?

맞아요, 특히 비유적일 때 그래요. ma ja yo teu ki pi yu jeo gil ttae keu rae yo

That's right, especially when it is used figuratively.

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