Korean phrase
~란 무슨 뜻이에요? ~ ran mu seun tteu si e yo
Meaning
What does ___ mean?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask what a word or phrase means. It is used in everyday conversation or when checking a definition, including with someone older or more senior.
Example dialogue
민폐란 무슨 뜻이에요? min pye ran mu seun tteu si e yo
What does the word "minpye" mean?
남에게 폐를 끼치는 뜻이에요. na me ge pye reul kki chi neun tteu si e yo
It means causing inconvenience to other people.