Korean phrase
~ 이유가 뭐예요? ~ i yu ga mwo ye yo
Meaning
What is the reason for ___?
When to use it
This phrase politely asks why something happened. It is used in everyday conversation when the cause of an event or situation is not known.
Example dialogue
오늘 늦은 이유가 뭐예요? o neul neu seun i yu ga mwo ye yo
What is the reason you were late today?
교통 체증 때문이에요. kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ni e yo
It was because of traffic.