Korean phrase
왜 그렇게 했어요? wae keu reo ke hae sseo yo
Meaning
Why did you do that?
When to use it
This asks why someone did something. It can show curiosity or mild surprise about the action.
Example dialogue
엄마, 왜 그렇게 했어요? eom ma wae keu reo ke hae sseo yo
Mom, why did you do that?
물이 쏟아질까 봐 컵을 옮겼어. mu ri sso da jil kka pwa keo beul om gyeo sseo
I moved the cup because I was worried the water might spill.