Korean grammar - What kind and which? - 무슨, 어떤 and 어느 |
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Pattern: 무슨 + noun; 어떤 + noun; 어느 + noun We have already seen the article 무엇 (뭐) meaning 'what'. It asks 'what' noun. In contrast the particles 무슨, 어떤 and 어느 attach to a noun and ask 'what', 'what kind' or 'which' about that noun. • 무슨: What + noun. Used when asking what the object is. -- This has a harsh tone and should be avoided when referring to people. • 어떤: What kind of + noun. Used when asking for characteristics of the object. • 어느: Which (one) + noun. Used when selecting from a number of choices. -- The particle 어느 is often used in conjunction with 이 중에서 which means 'from among these'. |
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무슨 맛 좋아해요?
What flavour do (you) like?
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무슨 책이에요?
What book is that? (asking for a title) |
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어떤 영화 좋아해요?
What kind of movies do (you) like?
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그 사람 어떤 사람이에요?
What kind of person is that person?
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어느 쪽이에요?
Which direction is it?
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무슨 차를 사고 싶어요?
What car do (you) want to buy? |
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무슨 일이에요?
What is up (what matter)?
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이 중에서 어느 것을 좋아해요?
Which of (from among) these do (you) like?
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무슨 냄새예요?
What is that smell? |
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무슨 영화를 보고 싶어요?
What movie do (you) want to see?
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어느 것을 원하세요?
Which one do (you) want?
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어느 나라 사람이에요?
Which country are (you) from?
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어느 선생님을 가장 좋아해요?
Which teacher do (you) like the most?
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어느 케이팝 그룹을 가장 좋아해요?
What is (your) favourite K-pop group?
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