to ask vs to ask in Korean

묻다vs질문하다

to ask

묻다to ask

묻다 means to ask for information, help, or an answer. You use it when you ask someone a question in daily life, like at home, at school, in a store, or while traveling. In polite everyday speech, you will often hear it as 물어요.

When to use to ask
to ask

질문하다to ask

질문하다 means to ask or to ask a question. You use it when you want information, help, or an answer from someone. It is common in class, in daily conversation, and when you need directions or details.

When to use to ask

How they differ

to ask (묻다) and to ask (질문하다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to ask” when 묻다 means to ask for information, help, or an answer. You use it when you ask someone a question in daily life, like at home, at school, i… Use “to ask” when 질문하다 means to ask or to ask a question. You use it when you want information, help, or an answer from someone. It is common in class, in…