A1 Expression औपचारिक

전화번호가 뭐예요?

jeonhwabeonho-ga mwoyeyo?

What's your phone number?

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This is the standard, polite way to ask someone for their phone number in Korean.

  • Means: What is your phone number?
  • Used in: Meeting new friends, business networking, or social gatherings.
  • Don't confuse: Avoid using the very informal '전화번호 뭐야?' with strangers.
Polite smile + '전화번호가 뭐예요?' = New connection

Explanation at your level:

This is a basic question to ask for a phone number. It is polite and used with people you meet for the first time.
A standard A1 expression that functions as a social lubricant. It is essential for building a network in Korea, as it leads to digital messaging platforms.
This phrase demonstrates the use of the polite '해요' style. It is a functional, high-frequency expression that allows learners to navigate social interactions effectively in Korea.
While grammatically simple, this phrase is a cornerstone of Korean social etiquette. It reflects the cultural importance of maintaining communication channels through mobile technology.
This expression serves as a primary example of how Korean syntax utilizes particles to frame inquiries. It highlights the intersection of linguistic structure and social protocol in Korean culture.
This phrase exemplifies the pragmatic function of the '해요체' register. It acts as a sociolinguistic marker, facilitating the transition from public to private spheres of interaction within the Korean social hierarchy.

मतलब

Used to ask for someone's phone contact information.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Asking for a number is often the first step to becoming 'KakaoTalk friends'.

💡

Add '혹시'

Adding '혹시' makes the question sound much more polite.

मतलब

Used to ask for someone's phone contact information.

💡

Add '혹시'

Adding '혹시' makes the question sound much more polite.

खुद को परखो

Which is the most polite way to ask?

전화번호가 ___?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 뭐예요?

뭐예요 is the standard polite form.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Better to use '연락처가 어떻게 되십니까?'

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔄

연락처가 어떻게 되세요?

synonym

What is your contact info?

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

🤝

Meeting a new friend

You: 만나서 반가워요. 전화번호가 뭐예요?

neutral
💼

Networking

You: 연락처를 받고 싶은데 전화번호가 뭐예요?

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Jeon-hwa' (phone) and 'Bun-ho' (number) as 'John's phone number'.

Visual Association

Imagine handing someone a phone with a big question mark on the screen.

Story

You meet a cool person at a cafe. You want to talk again. You smile, hold out your phone, and ask: '전화번호가 뭐예요?'

Word Web

전화번호연락처뭐예요연락하다

चैलेंज

Ask three people (or practice in a mirror) for their number using this phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Cuál es tu número?

Spanish uses 'cuál' (which) while Korean uses '뭐' (what).

French high

Quel est votre numéro ?

French requires formal 'votre' vs informal 'ton' based on the relationship.

German moderate

Wie ist deine Telefonnummer?

German focuses on the 'how' of the number, Korean focuses on 'what'.

Japanese high

電話番号は何ですか？

Japanese uses 'desu ka' while Korean uses '예요'.

Arabic high

ما هو رقم هاتفك؟

Arabic is gendered, requiring different forms for male/female.

Easily Confused

전화번호가 뭐예요? बनाम 연락처

Learners think it means phone number only.

It means 'contact info' (can include email, etc.).

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Better to use '연락처가 어떻게 되십니까?'

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