About this word
왜요 (waeyo) means “why.” Read the Hangul first, then the romanization.
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Example sentences
아직 약속이 없어요. 왜요?
ajik yaksoki eoteoyo. waeyo?
I don't have plans yet. Why?
A: 뭐라고 했어요? B: 왜요.
A: mworago haengeoyo? B: waeyo.
A: What did they say? B: why.
수업에서 "왜요"를 배웠어요.
sueopeseo "waeyo"reul baewongeoyo.
I learned “why” in class.
"왜요"라고 말하다.
"waeyo"rago malhada
Common phrase with this word: "왜요"라고 말하다
왜요 연습.
waeyo yeonseup
Common phrase with this word: 왜요 연습
천천히 말하기.
cheoncheonhi malhagi
Common phrase with this word: 천천히 말하기
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