Korean phrase
~ 무슨 뜻이에요? ~ mu seun tteu si e yo
Meaning
What does ___ mean?
When to use it
This politely asks what a word or phrase means. It is a gentle, common way to check an unfamiliar expression.
Example dialogue
이 단어가 무슨 뜻이에요? i ta neo ga mu seun tteu si e yo
What does this word mean?
그건 약속이라는 뜻이에요. keu geon yak sso gi ra neun tteu si e yo
It means "promise."