Korean · Question Words
어떤
eotteon
What kind of
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about the type or quality of something.
Example
어떤 음악을 좋아해요?
What kind of music do you like?
Etymology
'어떤' (eotteon) comes from older interrogative structures used for describing types or categories, maintaining its function in modern inquiries.
How & Where It’s Used
'어떤' is broadly used in both spoken and written Korean, suitable for various contexts from formal to casual discussions, universally understood.