Korean phrase
왜 그렇게 됐어요? wae keu reo ke twae sseo yo
Meaning
Why did that happen?
When to use it
This asks why something is now the way it is. It is a polite question used with family members or teachers.
Example dialogue
엄마, 시계가 멈췄어요. 왜 그렇게 됐어요? eom ma si gye ga meom chwo sseo yo wae keu reo ke twae sseo yo
Mom, the clock stopped. Why did that happen?
배터리가 다 된 것 같아. pae teo ri ga ta toen keot ka ta
I think the battery ran out.