How to Say "What" in Korean

In Korean, "what" is 뭐 (mwo).

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Letter by letter: 뭐

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 뭐 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
뭐ㅁ + ㅝㅁ m, ㅝ wo

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

AㅁNㅜJㅓ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the core 100 words words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the core 100 words in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "what" in Korean?

뭐 (mwo).

How do you pronounce 뭐?

It sounds like "mwo".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20