A1 Expression 中性 1分钟阅读

뭐라고요?

mworagoyo?

What did you say?

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '뭐라고요?' to politely ask someone to repeat information you didn't catch.

  • Means: 'What did you say?' or 'Pardon?'
  • Used in: Casual conversations, noisy environments, or when surprised.
  • Don't confuse: Avoid using '뭐?' with superiors, as it is very rude.
Confused face + Question mark = Polite request for repetition

适合你水平的解释：

This is a simple phrase to ask someone to repeat what they said. It is very useful when you do not understand.
Used in daily life, this expression helps you manage communication breakdowns. It is polite enough for most people you meet, but avoid using it with your boss.
This phrase functions as a pragmatic marker for clarification. It is essential for maintaining conversational flow when auditory input is missed or when the content is surprising.
While functionally simple, its usage requires an understanding of Korean honorifics. It serves as a bridge between casual and formal registers, requiring careful intonation to avoid sounding confrontational.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, '뭐라고요?' represents the intersection of grammatical contraction and social politeness. It is a highly efficient tool for managing the 'turn-taking' process in Korean discourse.
The phrase exemplifies the Korean reliance on quotative markers to manage discourse. Its usage is a nuanced performance of social hierarchy, where the speaker must balance the need for clarity with the cultural imperative of maintaining harmony.

意思

Used to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

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文化背景

Politeness is key. Always use '요' with strangers. In meetings, use full sentences for clarity. Friends often drop the '요' for speed.

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Intonation matters

Always end with a rising tone to show you are asking a question.

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Avoid with superiors

It can sound like you are challenging them.

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Intonation matters

Always end with a rising tone to show you are asking a question.

⚠️

Avoid with superiors

It can sound like you are challenging them.

自我测试

Which is the most polite way to ask for a repeat?

A friend says something you didn't hear. What do you say?

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 뭐라고요?

'뭐라고요?' is the standard polite form.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are talking to your boss and didn't hear them.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 죄송합니다, 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?

Always use formal language with superiors.

🎉 得分： /2

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✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案：
Which is the most polite way to ask for a repeat? Choose A1

A friend says something you didn't hear. What do you say?

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 뭐라고요?

'뭐라고요?' is the standard polite form.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You are talking to your boss and didn't hear them.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 죄송합니다, 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?

Always use formal language with superiors.

🎉 得分： /3

常见问题

2 个问题

Better to use a more formal phrase.

Only if used with the wrong person or tone.

相关表达

🔄

다시 말해 주세요

synonym

Please say it again

🔗

네?

similar

Pardon?

在哪里用

☕

Noisy Cafe

Friend: 오늘 날씨 정말 좋지?

You: 뭐라고요? 잘 안 들려요.

neutral
😲

Surprise

Friend: 나 내일 결혼해.

You: 뭐라고요? 진짜요?

neutral
📝

Missed Instruction

Teacher: 숙제는 5페이지까지예요.

You: 뭐라고요? 5페이지요?

neutral

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'More-la-go' (More, la, go) — 'I need MORE, LA-ter, GO (repeat)!'

视觉联想

Imagine a person cupping their ear and leaning forward with a polite smile.

Rhyme

뭐라고요? 다시 말해줘요!

Story

Min-su is in a loud concert. His friend yells something. Min-su leans in and shouts '뭐라고요?' to hear the secret.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'Pardon?' in English or '¿Cómo?' in Spanish. It serves the same universal function of requesting repetition.

Word Web

뭐말하다듣다다시질문대화

挑战

Ask a friend to say something in Korean, then practice saying '뭐라고요?' with different intonations.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

发音

Stress Rising intonation on the final '요'.

Rounded lips, like 'mwah'.

Clear 'r' sound, not quite an English 'r'.

正式程度

正式
다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?

다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까? (General)

中性
뭐라고요?

뭐라고요? (General)

非正式
뭐라고?

뭐라고? (General)

俚语
뭐?

뭐? (General)

Derived from the verb '말하다' (to speak) and the interrogative '뭐' (what).

Joseon Dynasty:
Modern:

趣味小知识

The '요' ending is a relatively modern addition to Korean, making language more accessible.

文化笔记

Politeness is key. Always use '요' with strangers.

“뭐라고요?”

In meetings, use full sentences for clarity.

“죄송하지만 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?”

Friends often drop the '요' for speed.

“뭐라고?”

对话开场白

“

What do you say when you don't hear someone?

“

How do you ask a teacher to repeat?

常见错误

✗

뭐?

✓

뭐라고요?

wrong register
Using '뭐?' is very blunt and can be seen as rude to strangers or elders.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

뭐라고입니까?

✓

뭐라고요?

wrong conjugation
This is grammatically incorrect; '뭐라고요' is the standard polite form.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

뭐라고 말해요?

✓

뭐라고요?

literal translation
While technically understandable, it sounds like you are asking 'What do you say?' as a general question rather than asking for a repeat.

L1 Interference

0 1

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

¿Cómo?

Korean requires more attention to the politeness level.

French moderate

Pardon?

French 'Pardon' can also mean 'I'm sorry'.

German Very Similar

Wie bitte?

German uses 'bitte' to add politeness, while Korean uses the '요' suffix.

Japanese Very Similar

何ですか？

Japanese is often more indirect.

Arabic moderate

ماذا قلت؟

Arabic is more formal in its structure.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2019)

“뭐라고요?”

She is shocked by a revelation.

容易混淆

뭐라고요? 对比 뭐?

Learners think it's just 'what'.

It's very rude; avoid it.

常见问题 (2)

Better to use a more formal phrase.

usage contexts

Only if used with the wrong person or tone.

basic understanding

Learning Path

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