Reporting Questions: '...asked if...' (냐고/으냐고 묻다)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use '-(느)냐고 묻다' to report a question someone else asked, turning the direct question into an indirect statement.
- For verbs, use -느냐고 묻다: '밥을 먹느냐고 물었어요' (He asked if I ate).
- For adjectives, use -냐고 묻다: '예쁘냐고 물었어요' (She asked if it was pretty).
- For past tense, use -았/었느냐고 묻다: '갔느냐고 물었어요' (He asked if I went).
Overview
Reporting questions in Korean allows you to relay what someone else asked without directly quoting them. This grammatical construction is essential for natural, nuanced communication, moving beyond simple statement repetition to integrated discourse. The pattern -(으)냐고 묻다 (romanization: -(eu)nyago mutda) serves this precise function, translating broadly to "asked if/whether…" or "asked what/where/when…".
Mastery of this structure marks a significant step in your Korean proficiency at the B1 level, enabling you to articulate complex social interactions and information exchanges.
The core of this pattern is the verb 묻다 (mutda), meaning "to ask." When combined with the indirect interrogative particle -(으)냐고, it transforms a direct question into a subordinate clause within a larger sentence. This not only streamlines your storytelling but also reflects a more sophisticated understanding of Korean sentence structure. You'll find yourself using -(으)냐고 묻다 to recount conversations, relay messages, or even express your own past inquiries, making it an indispensable tool for everyday and formal contexts.
How This Grammar Works
-(으)냐고 묻다 functions by converting a speaker's direct question into an indirect, reported form. The particle -(으)냐고 attaches to the stem of the original question's predicate (verb, adjective, or 이다 for nouns), effectively marking that predicate as the content of the reported question. The verb 묻다 is then conjugated to indicate the tense and politeness level of the act of asking itself.-(으)냐고 clause is relative to the moment the question was originally posed. For adjectives and descriptive verbs (expressing states), the present tense form is typically used, regardless of when the question was asked. For action verbs, however, the past tense marker 았/었 (at/eot) can and often does appear within the reported clause if the original question referred to a completed action.지금 바빠요? (Are you busy now?), you would report it as 친구가 지금 바쁘냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked if I was busy now.) Here, 바쁘다 (to be busy) is an adjective describing a state, so it retains its present form 바쁘냐고. However, if they asked 점심 먹었어요? (Did you eat lunch?), you would report 친구가 점심 먹었느냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked if I had eaten lunch.) The 았/었 in 먹었느냐고 correctly conveys that the original question concerned a past action. This nuanced handling of tense within the reported clause is vital for accurate expression and often distinguishes intermediate learners from advanced ones.-(으)냐고 acts as a complementizer, integrating the interrogative content into the main clause while 묻다 explicitly frames it as an inquiry. This allows for complex sentence formation where the reported question becomes an object of the verb 묻다. The subject of the original question, if different from the subject of 묻다, is often explicitly stated or implied to avoid ambiguity.그녀는 나에게 언제 오느냐고 물었어요. (She asked me when I was coming.), where 나 (me) is the implied subject of 오다 (to come).Formation Pattern
-(으)냐고 묻다 requires careful attention to the stem type of the original predicate (adjective, verb, or noun + 이다) and its tense. The general rule involves dropping the base form ending 다 (da) and attaching the appropriate -(으)냐고 form before conjugating 묻다 (mutda) for the desired tense and politeness level.
ㄹ: Attach 냐고 묻다 (nyago mutda). Note that ㄹ irregular adjectives drop the ㄹ before adding 냐고.
예쁘다 (yeppeuda, to be pretty) → 예쁘냐고 묻다
친구가 그 옷이 예쁘냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked if that clothing was pretty.)
멀다 (meolda, to be far) → 머냐고 묻다 (The ㄹ drops)
손님이 목적지가 머냐고 질문했어요. (The customer asked if the destination was far.)
ㄹ): Attach 으냐고 묻다 (eunyago mutda).
좋다 (jota, to be good) → 좋으냐고 묻다
선생님이 건강이 좋으냐고 물으셨습니다. (The teacher asked if my health was good.)
작다 (jakda, to be small) → 작으냐고 묻다
어머니가 방이 너무 작으냐고 걱정했어요. (My mother worriedly asked if the room was too small.)
ㅂ irregular adjectives: These follow the consonant rule, but ㅂ changes to 우 (u).
덥다 (deopda, to be hot) → 더우냐고 묻다
친구가 날씨가 더우냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked if the weather was hot.)
느냐고 묻다 (neunyago mutda) to the verb stem, regardless of its ending.
가다 (gada, to go) → 가느냐고 묻다
그가 나에게 어디 가느냐고 물었어요. (He asked me where I was going.)
먹다 (meokda, to eat) → 먹느냐고 묻다
엄마가 지금 밥 먹느냐고 전화하셨어요. (Mom called and asked if I was eating now.)
았/었느냐고 묻다 (at/eotneunyago mutda) to the verb stem.
가다 → 갔느냐고 묻다
친구는 내가 어제 어디 갔느냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked where I went yesterday.)
먹다 → 먹었느냐고 묻다
선배가 점심 먹었느냐고 물었어요. (My senior asked if I had eaten lunch.)
(으)ㄹ 거냐고 묻다 ((eu)l geonyago mutda) to the verb stem.
하다 (hada, to do) → 할 거냐고 묻다
상사가 프로젝트를 언제 끝낼 거냐고 질문했습니다. (My boss asked when I would finish the project.)
오다 (oda, to come) → 올 거냐고 묻다
친구가 파티에 올 거냐고 물어봤어요. (My friend asked if I would come to the party.)
이다 (ida) changes based on the preceding noun's final sound:
냐고 묻다 (nyago mutda).
의사이다 (uisainda, to be a doctor) → 의사냐고 묻다
아이가 아빠에게 의사냐고 순진하게 물었어요. (The child innocently asked his dad if he was a doctor.)
이냐고 묻다 (inyago mutda).
학생이다 (haksaengida, to be a student) → 학생이냐고 묻다
처음 만난 사람이 저에게 학생이냐고 물었어요. (The person I first met asked me if I was a student.)
묻다 (mutda)
묻다 to reflect the politeness level and tense of the reporting context. Remember, 묻다 is a ㄷ irregular verb, meaning ㄷ changes to ㄹ (l) when followed by a vowel.
묻습니다 (mutseumnida) | 물어요 (mureoyo) | 물어 (mureo) | Reporting a question currently being asked or a general inquiry. |
물었습니다 (mureotseumnida) | 물었어요 (mureosseoyo) | 물었어 (mureosseo) | Reporting a question that was asked in the past. |
물을 것입니다 (mureul geosimnida) | 물을 거예요 (mureul geoyeyo) | 물을 거야 (mureul geoya) | Reporting an anticipated act of asking. |
ㄹ | 냐고 묻다 | 비싸요? (bissayo?) | 비싸냐고 물었어요. (bissanago mureosseoyo.) |
ㅂ irregular) | 으냐고 묻다 (우냐고) | 재미있어요? (jaemiisseoyo?) | 재미있으냐고 물었어요. (jaemiisseunyago mureosseoyo.) |
느냐고 묻다 | 공부해요? (gongbuhaeyo?) | 공부하느냐고 물었어요. (gongbuhanyeoga mureosseoyo.) |
았/었느냐고 묻다 | 봤어요? (bwassoyo?) | 봤느냐고 물었어요. (bwassneunyago mureosseoyo.) |
(으)ㄹ 거냐고 묻다 | 먹을 거예요? (meogeul geoyeyo?)| 먹을 거냐고 물었어요. (meogeul geonyago mureosseoyo.) |
냐고 묻다 | 한국 사람이에요? | 한국 사람이냐고 물었어요. |
이냐고 묻다 | 선생님이에요? | 선생님이냐고 물었어요. |
When To Use It
-(으)냐고 묻다 pattern is versatile and extends beyond merely recounting conversations. It allows for a more sophisticated relay of information, subtle inquiries, and expressions of indirect curiosity. Understanding these contexts will deepen your command of this structure.- Relaying a Direct Question: The most straightforward use is to report a question someone explicitly asked. This is crucial for narrative coherence and for sharing information from one party to another.
그가 언제 도착하느냐고 물었어요.(He asked when they would arrive.)직원이 몇 시에 퇴근할 거냐고 물어봤어요.(The employee asked what time I would be leaving work.)
- Indirect Requests or Suggestions: Sometimes, a question is phrased as an indirect request or a gentle suggestion. Using
-(으)냐고 묻다captures this nuance, indicating that the original speaker wasn't just seeking information but subtly prompting an action. 상사가 보고서를 내일까지 완성할 수 있느냐고 물었습니다.(My boss asked if I could complete the report by tomorrow.) – This often functions as an indirect instruction to complete it.친구가 우리 저녁 먹으러 갈 거냐고 물어봐서 좋다고 했어.(My friend asked if we were going to eat dinner, so I said yes.)
- Expressing One's Own Past Inquiry or Doubt: While
묻다implies someone else asking, you can use this structure to narrate your own past questions, especially when expressing self-doubt or curiosity about a past situation. 나는 내가 문을 잠갔느냐고 스스로에게 물었다.(I asked myself if I had locked the door.)이게 정말 가능할 거냐고 한참을 고민했어요.(I thought for a long time, asking myself if this would really be possible.)
- Formulating Indirect Inquiries (with other verbs): While
묻다is primary, other verbs of inquiry or cognition can follow-(으)냐고to express a reported question in a different light. For example,궁금해하다(gunggeumhaehada, to be curious about) or알아보다(araboda, to find out). 나는 그가 왜 그렇게 화났느냐고 궁금했어요.(I was curious why he was so angry.)비서가 회의 시간이 변경되었느냐고 확인했습니다.(The secretary checked whether the meeting time had changed.)
-(으)냐고 묻다 can soften the impact of a request or make a question less intrusive, even when simply relaying it. It demonstrates an awareness of social dynamics and contributes to a more polished communication style.Common Mistakes
-(으)냐고 묻다. Recognizing these common errors and understanding their underlying reasons will significantly enhance your accuracy.- Incorrect Tense within the Reported Clause: This is arguably the most frequent mistake. The tendency is to always use the present tense within the
-(으)냐고clause or to force agreement with the past tense묻다. However, for action verbs referring to a completed event, the past tense았/었느냐고is essential. - Incorrect (for a past action):
친구가 어제 영화 보느냐고 물어봤어요.(My friend asked if I watched a movie yesterday. – implies ongoing action) - Correct:
친구가 어제 영화 봤느냐고 물어봤어요.(My friend asked if I had watched a movie yesterday.) - Incorrect (for a present state):
엄마가 지금 배고팠느냐고 물어봤어요.(Mom asked if I was hungry now. – implies past hunger) - Correct:
엄마가 지금 배고프냐고 물어봤어요.(Mom asked if I am hungry now.)
- Confusing Adjective and Verb Endings: The distinction between
-(으)냐고for adjectives and-느냐고for verbs is critical, though sometimes blurred in very casual speech. - Incorrect:
그 책이 재미있느냐고 물어봤어요.(재미있다(jaemiitda, to be interesting) is an adjective, not a verb). - Correct:
그 책이 재미있으냐고 물어봤어요.(More formally correct, though재미있냐고is very common casually).
- Omitting
느for Verbs in Formal Contexts: While가냐고,먹냐고are highly common and acceptable in casual conversation (especially spoken Korean), they are informal contractions of가느냐고and먹느냐고. In formal writing or polite speech, the느should be retained for verbs. - Informal (spoken):
사장님이 언제 가냐고 물으셨어.(The boss asked when I'm leaving.) - Formal/Polite:
사장님께서 언제 가느냐고 물으셨습니다.
- Incorrect Particle Usage: The questioner is marked with
이/가or은/는(subject particles), and the person being asked is marked with에게(ege) or한테(hante). Do not use these particles for the content of the question. - Incorrect:
친구가 나에게 바쁘냐고에게 물어봤어요.(Redundant에게.) - Correct:
친구가 나에게 바쁘냐고 물어봤어요.(My friend asked me if I was busy.)
- Using
냐고as a Direct Question Ending:-(으)냐고is for reported questions. Using it directly to ask someone, e.g.,바쁘냐고?(Are you busy?) without묻다or하다, is overly abrupt, informal, and can sound impolite. Direct questions typically use-(으)세요?,-(아/어)요?,-(느)냐?(very formal/literary/older), or-(으)니?(intimate). - Incorrect (as a direct question):
지금 바쁘냐고? - Correct (direct question):
지금 바쁘세요?or지금 바빠요?
Real Conversations
To truly master -(으)냐고 묻다, observe its usage in authentic Korean interactions. Native speakers often employ contractions and context-specific phrasing that might initially confuse learners but are vital for sounding natural.
1. Contractions: -(으)냬 (-(eu)nyae)
A very common contraction occurs when -(으)냐고 하다 (-(eu)nyago hada, to say (ask)) is used, especially in spoken Korean. It often shortens to -(으)냬 (-(eu)nyae). This is particularly prevalent when someone is repeating a question they just heard or referencing a recently asked question.
- Original: 친구가 너 뭐 하냐고 해. (My friend is asking what you're doing.)
- Contraction: 친구가 너 뭐 하냬.
- Original: 엄마가 언제 오냐고 했어. (Mom said (asked) when I'm coming.)
- Contraction: 엄마가 언제 오냬.
This contraction is informal and conversational, typically used in casual settings among friends or family. You will frequently encounter it in text messages or direct speech.
2. Casual Texting and Social Media:
In informal written communication, the verb 묻다 or 하다 might even be omitted or abbreviated, especially when the context is clear.
- 오빠가 저녁 뭐 먹었냐고 물어봄 ㅋ (My older brother asked what I ate for dinner lol – 물어봄 is an abbreviation of 물어봤음 or 물어봤어요).
- 다들 주말에 뭐 할 거냐고 묻네. (Everyone's asking what we're going to do this weekend.)
3. Formal and Business Contexts:
In more formal settings, -(으)냐고 묻다 (or 질문하다, munuihada, to inquire) maintains its full form and is used to respectfully relay information.
- 거래처에서 납품 일정을 조정할 수 있느냐고 문의하셨습니다. (The client inquired whether the delivery schedule could be adjusted.)
- 면접관이 앞으로의 계획에 대해 어떻게 생각하느냐고 질문했습니다. (The interviewer asked how I thought about my future plans.)
4. Cultural Insight: Indirectness
Korean communication often favors indirectness, particularly when discussing sensitive topics, making requests, or expressing opinions. Using reported speech like -(으)냐고 묻다 can be a subtle way to maintain harmony or show politeness. Instead of saying directly, "Can you do this?", one might report, "The team leader asked if you could do this," shifting the responsibility for the request's origin and softening its impact. This indirectness is not a sign of evasion but a culturally nuanced approach to interaction.
Quick FAQ
-(으)냐고 묻다 that often arise during the learning process.- Q: Is the
고particle truly necessary in-(으)냐고?
Yes, absolutely. The 고 is an integral part of the indirect quotation particle in Korean. It serves as a connector that transforms the preceding clause into a quoted statement or question, acting as the object of the reporting verb (like 묻다 or 하다). Removing it would render the sentence grammatically incorrect or change its meaning entirely. For instance, 바쁘냐 would be an extremely informal, even blunt, direct question, not a reported one.
- Q: What is the difference between
-(으)냐고 묻다and-(으)냐고 하다?
Both 묻다 (mutda, to ask) and 하다 (hada, to say) can be used with -(으)냐고. The nuance is subtle but significant:
-(으)냐고 묻다explicitly emphasizes the act of asking a question. It is more precise and formal in conveying that an inquiry was made.-(으)냐고 하다is more general. While it still reports a question, it can sometimes be used more casually, or when the focus is less on the action of asking and more on the content of what was said (which happened to be a question). It's also the form that readily contracts to-(으)냬in casual speech.
묻다 is the clearer, more direct choice when you want to specifically state that a question was asked.- Q: Can I use
-(으)는지 묻다instead of-(으)냐고 묻다? What's the difference?
Yes, -(으)는지 묻다 (-(eu)neunji mutda) is another common pattern for reporting questions, particularly for
3. Formation of Indirect Questions
| Tense/Type | Verb/Adj | Ending | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Present Verb
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먹다
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-느냐고
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먹느냐고
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Present Adj
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예쁘다
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-냐고
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예쁘냐고
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Past
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갔다
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-었느냐고
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갔느냐고
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Future
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할 것이다
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-(으)ㄹ 거냐고
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할 거냐고
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Honorific
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가시다
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-으시냐고
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가시냐고
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Common Conversational Contractions
| Full Form | Short Form |
|---|---|
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먹느냐고
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먹냐고
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예쁘냐고
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예쁘냐고
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했느냐고
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했냐고
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Meanings
This grammar is used to report a question that someone else asked. It transforms a direct question into an indirect statement.
Reporting Yes/No Questions
Reporting a question that requires a yes or no answer.
“그가 어디에 가느냐고 물었어요.”
“맛있느냐고 물어봤어요.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Verb-느냐고 묻다
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먹느냐고 물었어요
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Negative
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안 Verb-느냐고 묻다
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안 먹느냐고 물었어요
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Past
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Verb-었느냐고 묻다
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먹었느냐고 물었어요
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Future
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Verb-(으)ㄹ 거냐고 묻다
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먹을 거냐고 물었어요
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Adjective
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Adj-냐고 묻다
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예쁘냐고 물었어요
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Honorific
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Verb-으시냐고 묻다
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가시냐고 물었어요
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Formality Spectrum
그가 식사했느냐고 물었습니다. (Reporting a question about eating.)
그가 밥을 먹었느냐고 물었어요. (Reporting a question about eating.)
그가 밥 먹었냐고 물었어. (Reporting a question about eating.)
걔가 밥 먹었냐고 물어보더라. (Reporting a question about eating.)
Indirect Question Flow
Verb
- 먹다 to eat
Adjective
- 예쁘다 to be pretty
Examples by Level
그가 밥을 먹느냐고 물었어요.
He asked if I ate.
엄마가 어디 가냐고 물었어요.
Mom asked where I am going.
친구가 바쁘냐고 물었어요.
My friend asked if I am busy.
선생님이 숙제했냐고 물었어요.
The teacher asked if I did homework.
그녀가 내일 올 거냐고 물었어요.
She asked if I would come tomorrow.
그가 왜 울었느냐고 물었어요.
He asked why I cried.
아빠가 돈이 있느냐고 물었어요.
Dad asked if I have money.
그가 누구냐고 물었어요.
He asked who it is.
팀장님이 회의에 참석할 수 있느냐고 물으셨어요.
The team leader asked if I could attend the meeting.
그가 왜 그렇게 생각하느냐고 물었어요.
He asked why I think that way.
선생님이 시험이 어렵느냐고 물으셨어요.
The teacher asked if the exam was difficult.
그녀가 왜 화가 났느냐고 물었어요.
She asked why I was angry.
그는 나에게 왜 그 제안을 거절했느냐고 물었다.
He asked me why I rejected that proposal.
면접관이 우리 회사에 왜 지원했느냐고 물었어요.
The interviewer asked why I applied to our company.
그녀는 내가 그 사실을 알고 있었느냐고 물었다.
She asked if I had known that fact.
그가 언제 돌아올 거냐고 계속 물었어요.
He kept asking when I would return.
그는 내가 과연 그 일을 감당할 수 있겠느냐고 반문했다.
He retorted by asking if I could truly handle that task.
상사는 내가 왜 기한을 지키지 못했느냐고 따져 물었다.
The boss demanded to know why I couldn't meet the deadline.
그녀는 내가 왜 그런 선택을 했느냐고 깊이 물었다.
She asked deeply why I made such a choice.
그는 내가 정말로 떠날 것이냐고 재차 확인했다.
He confirmed again by asking if I was really leaving.
그는 내가 과연 진실을 말하고 있느냐고 의구심을 표했다.
He expressed doubt by asking if I was truly telling the truth.
그녀는 내가 왜 그토록 고집을 부렸느냐고 힐난했다.
She reproached me by asking why I was so stubborn.
그는 내가 그 제안을 수락할 의사가 있느냐고 물어왔다.
He inquired whether I had the intention to accept the proposal.
그는 내가 왜 그 길을 택했느냐고 나에게 반문했다.
He asked me back why I had chosen that path.
Easily Confused
Learners often use -다고 for questions.
Using '말하다' for reporting questions.
They are similar but '물어보다' is more common in speech.
Common Mistakes
밥 먹다냐고 물었어요
밥 먹느냐고 물었어요
밥 먹냐고 말했어요
밥 먹느냐고 물었어요
밥 먹었냐고 물었어요
밥 먹었느냐고 물었어요
예쁘다냐고 물었어요
예쁘냐고 물었어요
갈 거냐고 말했어요
갈 거냐고 물었어요
어디 가느냐고 물었어요
어디 가느냐고 물었어요
바쁘냐고 물어봤어요
바쁘냐고 물었어요
숙제했느냐고 말했다
숙제했느냐고 물었다
그가 오느냐고 물었다
그가 오느냐고 물었다
예쁘느냐고 물었다
예쁘냐고 물었다
가시느냐고 물으셨다
가시느냐고 물으셨다
왜 했느냐고 물었다
왜 했느냐고 물었다
먹었냐고 물었다
먹었느냐고 물었다
Sentence Patterns
___이/가 ___냐고 물었어요.
___이/가 왜 ___느냐고 물었어요.
___이/가 ___을/를 할 거냐고 물었어요.
___이/가 ___이/가 ___냐고 물어봤어요.
Real World Usage
걔가 오늘 올 거냐고 물어봐.
면접관이 왜 지원했느냐고 물었습니다.
팔로워들이 왜 안 올리냐고 물어보네요.
기사님이 어디냐고 물으셨어요.
직원이 여권이 있느냐고 물었어요.
팀장님이 보고서가 끝났느냐고 물으셨어요.
Verb vs Adjective
Don't use '말하다'
Past Tense
Honorifics
Smart Tips
Always use the honorific '물으셨어요' to show respect.
Match the tense of the reported question to the original time.
You can drop the '느' in '느냐고' for a more natural flow.
Use '-(으)ㄹ 거냐고' to capture the future intent.
Pronunciation
Linking
The '느' in '느냐고' is often pronounced clearly, but in fast speech, it might sound like '냐고'.
Falling
물었어요↓
Indicates a statement of fact about a question.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of '냐' as the 'Question Mark' sound. If you hear a question, you '냐' (add 냐고) and then '묻다' (ask).
Visual Association
Imagine a person holding a giant question mark sign (?) and handing it to a reporter who writes it down as a statement.
Rhyme
When you hear a question, don't just say it, add '냐고' and '묻다' to relay it.
Story
Min-su asked, 'Are you hungry?' (배고프냐?). I told my friend, 'Min-su asked if I was hungry' (배고프냐고 물었어). Now the question is a story.
Word Web
Challenge
Ask three friends a question today, then report those questions to a teacher or language partner using this grammar.
Cultural Notes
In business, always use honorifics like '물으셨어요' when reporting a boss's question.
Friends often use '물어보더라' to report questions in a gossipy tone.
In formal papers, use '물었다' or '질문했다'.
Derived from the archaic interrogative suffix '-느냐' and the verb '묻다'.
Conversation Starters
오늘 아침에 누가 무슨 질문을 했어요?
어제 친구가 뭐라고 물어봤어요?
면접에서 가장 당황스러운 질문이 뭐였어요?
소설 속 주인공이 누구에게 무엇을 물었나요?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
그가 밥을 ___ 물었어요.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
그가 어디 가냐고 말했다.
그가 '밥 먹었어?'라고 물었다.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
물었다 / 그가 / 먹느냐고 / 밥을
Choose the formal version.
선생님이 숙제를 ___ 물으셨어요.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercises그가 밥을 ___ 물었어요.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
그가 어디 가냐고 말했다.
그가 '밥 먹었어?'라고 물었다.
Match: '예뻐?' -> ?
물었다 / 그가 / 먹느냐고 / 밥을
Choose the formal version.
선생님이 숙제를 ___ 물으셨어요.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercises친구가 이 영화가 ______ 물었어요.
물었어요 / 어디에 / 친구가 / 사느냐고
The teacher asked who is the class president.
그는 나에게 예쁘느냐고 물었다.
Choose the correct sentence.
Match the pairs
민준 씨가 저에게 어제 뭐 ______ 물었어요.
동생이 이 옷이 비싸냐고 물어봤어.
할머니가 밥을 먹냐고 물어보셨다.
Choose the best option.
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
Yes, '물어봤어요' is a very common, slightly more casual way to say 'asked'.
In written Korean, yes. In spoken Korean, it is often dropped.
Use '누구냐고 물었어요'.
Yes, it is essential for reporting inquiries in a professional setting.
Because '말하다' means 'to speak/tell', not 'to ask'.
Use '-(으)ㄹ 거냐고 묻다'.
Yes, '나는 내가 왜 그랬느냐고 물었다'.
It can be both formal and informal depending on the verb ending.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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Mastered
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Learning Path
Prerequisites
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