어때
eottae
The English phrase "how you like that" can be translated into Korean as 어때 (eottae).
어때 is a question used to ask someone for their opinion or impression regarding something.
Which one should you use?
While 어때 is a standard way to ask for an opinion in casual speech, the form 어떠냐 can be used to ask the same question in a more blunt manner, often when speaking to someone younger or of equal status.
How do you pronounce it?
eottae
Did you know?
- If someone asks 어때 about their new clothes, it is common to give a positive response even if you dislike the outfit. This practice helps maintain kibun, which refers to the other person's mood and state of mind.
- Using a sharp and falling intonation can turn 어때 into a boast. In this context, it functions similarly to the English phrase 'What do you think of that now?'
- The word 어때 is a contraction of 어떠해, which comes from the adjective 어떠하다. In fast, casual speech, the final sounds often merge or disappear, making the phrase sound more like a single short burst of sound.
Examples in context
- 이 영화는 어떻게 생각하세요? 추천해 주셔서 고마워요.How you like that movie? Thank you for recommending it to me.
- 그 옷은 어떠세요? 잘 어울리는 것 같아요.How you like that outfit? It seems to suit you well.
- 이 노래 어때?i norae eottae?How do you like this song?
- 새 옷 어때?sae ot eottae?How do you like my new clothes?
- 이 영화 어때?i yeonghwa eottae?How do you like this movie?
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyeon-woo are at a cafe looking at a menu.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우, 이 케이크 어때?Hyeon-woo, i keikeu eottae?Hyeon-woo, how do you like this cake?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 맛있어 보여.jeongmal masisseo boyeo.It looks really delicious.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 이거 주문하자.geureom igeo jumunhaja.Then let's order this one.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그래, 그러자.geurae, geureoja.Okay, let's do that.
