Korean phrase
왜요? wae yo
Meaning
Why?
When to use it
This is a short, polite way to ask for a reason. It is used in conversation to ask why something just mentioned is happening.
Example dialogue
오늘은 운동장에 못 나가요. o neu reun un dong jang e mot na ga yo
I can't go out to the playground today.
왜요? wae yo
Why?