Korean phrase
~ 무엇을 의미하나요? ~ mu eo seul ui mi ha na yo
Meaning
What does ___ mean?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask what a word or expression means. It is used in conversation or writing when a clear explanation is needed.
Example dialogue
이 문장에 나오는 '문맥'이 무엇을 의미하나요? i mun jang e na o neun mun maek i mu eo seul ui mi ha na yo
What does 'context' mean in this sentence?
여기서는 '어떤 상황에서 쓰였는지'라는 뜻이에요. yeo gi seo neun eo tteon sang hwang e seo sseu yeon neun ji ra neun tteu si e yo
Here, it means 'the situation in which it was used.'