Korean phrase
~ 뜻이 뭐예요? ~ tteu si mwo ye yo
Meaning
What does ___ mean?
When to use it
This politely asks what a word or thing means. It is a simple, respectful way to ask for an explanation.
Example dialogue
김치 뜻이 뭐예요? kim chi tteu si mwo ye yo
What does kimchi mean?
배추로 만든 발효 음식이에요. pae chu ro man deun pal hyo eum si gi e yo
It is a fermented food made from napa cabbage.