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How to Say “What’s your hobby” in Korean: 취미가 뭐예요?
취미가 뭐예요?
chwimiga mwoyeyo?
Meaning
What’s your hobby?
Usage note
A great question for keeping a conversation going. Answer with 저는 ○○을/를 좋아해요.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 취미가 | ||
| 취 | ㅊ+ㅟ | chwi |
| 미 | ㅁ+ㅣ | mi |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 뭐예요 | ||
| 뭐 | ㅁ+ㅝ | mwo |
| 예 | ㅇ+ㅖ | ye |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “뭐예요”
- 이거 뭐예요?What is this
- 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?What’s the Wi-Fi password
- 여기서 제일 잘 나가는 메뉴가 뭐예요?What’s the best-selling item here
- 메신저 아이디가 뭐예요?What’s your messenger ID
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “취미가 뭐예요?” mean?
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Answer: What’s your hobby
Question 2 How do you say “What’s your hobby” in Korean?
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Answer: 취미가 뭐예요? chwimiga mwoyeyo?
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