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| + | *What kind of | ||
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| − | [[Category:Interrogative | + | Depending on the intonation, can mean either 'what kind (of)' or 'some'. If the sentence starts with a high pitch and ends with a downward intonation, then it is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'What kind (of)... ?' However if the rising intonation comes at the end, it is a indefinite pronoun meaning 'some', or 'a certain', See the examples below: |
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| + | ==In Declarative Sentences== | ||
| + | When 어떤 is used in declarative sentences, it is a indefinite pronoun meaning 'some', r 'a certain.' | ||
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| + | ==어떤 vs 무슨 == | ||
| + | The difference ? | ||
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| + | ==Sentence examples== | ||
| + | As an interrogative pronoun: | ||
| + | {{Example table | ||
| + | |Korex1 =철수가 어떤 사람이에요? | ||
| + | |Engex1 =What kind of person is Chul-soo? | ||
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| + | As an indefinite pronoun | ||
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| + | ==Common phases== | ||
| + | Common phrases using 어떤 | ||
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| + | {{Interrogative and indefinite}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Interrogative word]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:40, 19 June 2010
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Contents
Meaning
- What kind of
- Some
As a Question
Depending on the intonation, can mean either 'what kind (of)' or 'some'. If the sentence starts with a high pitch and ends with a downward intonation, then it is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'What kind (of)... ?' However if the rising intonation comes at the end, it is a indefinite pronoun meaning 'some', or 'a certain', See the examples below:
| Sentence | Intonation | Audio | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| (need sentence) | Up and then down | (insert audio) | |
| (need sentence) | Gradually rising | (insert audio) |
In Declarative Sentences
When 어떤 is used in declarative sentences, it is a indefinite pronoun meaning 'some', r 'a certain.'
어떤 vs 무슨
The difference ?
Sentence examples
As an interrogative pronoun:
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 철수가 어떤 사람이에요? | What kind of person is Chul-soo? | |
As an indefinite pronoun
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Common phases
Common phrases using 어떤
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