Dictionary — Entry No. 0860
어떤
eotteon · determiner
어떤
eotteon
[uh-DDUH-n]
determinerbeginner
Meaning
Interrogative determiner meaning ‘what kind of’ or ‘what sort of.’ Used to ask about qualities, types, or characteristics before describing what follows.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Common in K-drama dialogue for character development questions. Used in song lyrics to express curiosity or yearning (e.g., ‘What kind of person is this?’).
Example Sentences
어떤 사람을 좋아해?
eotteon sarameul joahae?
What kind of person do you like? (seeking personality description)
어떤 음악을 좋아해요?
eotteon eumageul joahaeyo.
What kind of music do you like? (preference inquiry)
어떤 날씨가 좋아?
eotteon nalsiga joa?
What kind of weather do you like? (casual preference)
⚠️ Don’t use eotteon when…
어떤 is ONLY an interrogative modifier before nouns; in informal speech, Koreans drop the final -ㄴ sound, sounding like 어떠; never use without a noun following
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Goblin — ‘What kind of goblin are you?’ recurring philosophical question driving the narrative
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — ‘God’s Menu’ explores ‘What flavor are you?’ identity questioning
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.