Korean word

질문

Pronunciation

Romanizationchilmun

Meaning

  • nounquestion

Example

질문을 해도 될까요?chil mu neul hae do toel kka yo

May I ask a question?

Illustration for 질문 (question)

More examples

궁금한 점이 있으면 질문을 하세요.kung geum han cheo mi i sseu myeon chil mu neul ha se yo

If you have a question, ask it.

Core concept

A focused request for information made to another person.

Common phrases

  • 질문 좀chil mun chom

    a question

  • 질문을 하다chil mu neul ha da

    ask a question

  • 질문 시간chil mun si gan

    question time

Similar words

문의munui: A formal inquiry made to an office or business to request information or help.

Definition in Korean

대화 중 궁금한 사항을 해결하기 위해 상대에게 던지는 구체적인 물음이나 표현.tae hwa chung kung geum han sa hang eul hae gyeol ha gi wi hae sang dae e ge teon ji neun ku che jeo gin mu reu mi na pyo hyeon

Word origin

The word combines Chinese-character ideas for what a matter is about and asking, giving it a natural link to asking for needed information.

Usage tips

  • The noun itself does not set the level of politeness, so Korean speakers show friendliness or respect through the surrounding words and sentence ending.

Other meanings

  • inquirynoun

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