π Grammar 47: How to Use ~λκ³ ν΄μ – Quoting Questions in Korean
π How to Use ~λκ³ ν΄μ – Quoting Questions in Korean Want to say “He asked if I’m busy,” “She asked what time it is,” or “They asked if I had eaten” in Korean? Then you need to learn how to use ~λκ³ ν΄μ , which is the standard way to report someone else's question in Korean. This grammar is useful when you want to share what another person asked in both casual and formal conversations. π What Does ~λκ³ ν΄μ Mean? ~λκ³ ν΄μ is used for indirect speech (reported questions) in Korean. It is used after a verb or adjective to report a question that was originally asked. Structure: Verb stem + λκ³ ν΄μ (for regular verbs/adjectives) μ΄λ€ → (μ΄)λκ³ ν΄μ (for nouns) π Change ν΄μ to νμ΄μ / νλλΌκ³ μ / ν©λλ€ based on formality and tense. π Example Sentences λ°μλκ³ ν΄μ – He asked if I’m busy ba-ppeu-nya-go hae-yo μΈμ μ€λκ³ νμ΄μ – She asked when he is coming eon-je o-nya-go hae-sseo-yo νμμ΄λκ³ νμ΄μ – He asked if I’m a student hak-saeng-i-nya-go hae-sseo-yo λ νλκ³ νμ΄μ – They asked wh...