어떻게(eo-tteoh-ge, eotteohge)
‘어떻게’ means ‘by what method’ or ‘in what way’. It is an interrogative word used to ask about methods or situations.
Nuances
- Basic interrogative asking about method
- Used to inquire about situation or state
- Followed by verbs or adjectives
- Used in both formal and informal contexts
When to use
Daily conversation, Business meeting, Problem solving, Cooking instructions
In context
‘어떻게’ is placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence to ask about method or state. In statements, it means ‘in what way’ when combined with verbs. It is natural in both spoken and written Korean, including formal contexts.