Korean phrase
~와 ~ 어떻게 구분하나요? ~ wa ~ eo tteo ke ku bun ha na yo
Meaning
How do you distinguish between ___ and ___?
When to use it
This asks how to tell two people or things apart. It is a polite way to ask about the difference between them, including in a personal relationship.
Example dialogue
친구 와 연인 어떻게 구분하나요? chin gu wa yeo nin eo tteo ke ku bun ha na yo
How do you distinguish between a friend and a romantic partner?
애정 표현이나 만나는 빈도로 차이를 알 수 있어요. ae jeong pyo hyeo ni na man na neun pin do ro cha i reul al ssu i sseo yo
You can tell the difference from expressions of affection or how often they meet.