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How to say “what kind of” in Korean? “웬”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “웬” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on what kind of in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember:
• Think of "웬" as a shortened or colloquial form of longer words like "어떤" or "무슨." Its brevity makes it handy in spontaneous conversation.
• Associate "웬" with inquisitiveness—when asking "what kind of" questions, it adds a casual nuance.

Explanations:
• "웬" is used to emphasize or question the kind, reason, or nature of something. It often appears in expressions to ask about reasons or unexpected situations.
• It can be thought of as a contracted, more colloquial version of words like "어떤" (eotteon; meaning "which" or "what kind of") or "무슨" (musun; meaning "what").

Other words with similar meanings:
• 어떤 (eotteon) – meaning "which" or "what kind of"
• 무슨 (musun) – meaning "what" or "what kind"
• 뭣 같은 can sometimes be found in colloquial expressions, though less common.

Alternate meanings (including slang usage):
• In informal or slang usage, "웬" is often found in exclamatory expressions like "웬 소리야?" which expresses disbelief or confusion similar to "What nonsense!" Its meaning doesn't shift drastically but carries a tone of surprise or skepticism.
• It rarely stands alone; it usually modifies an ensuing noun or phrase to imply a questioning or exclamatory tone.

Examples of sentences:
1. 웬일로 여기 왔어? (Weonillo yeogi wasseo?)
Translation: What brings you here? / Why did you come here?

2. 웬 소리야? (Weon soriya?)
Translation: What nonsense are you talking about?

3. 웬 문제가 생긴 거야? (Weon munje-ga saenggin geoya?)
Translation: What kind of problem has arisen?

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