Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"How do you feel?" in Korean: 기분이 어때요?
기분이 어때요?gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel? in Korean is 기분이 어때요? (gibuni eottaeyo?). 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
How do you feel?: starting the exchange
오늘 기분이 어때요?oneul gibuni eottaeyo?
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How to pronounce 기분이 어때요?
Say it
gibuni eottaeyo?
/kipuni ʌt͈ɛjo/
기분이 어때요? is read gibuni eottaeyo?. In 지금 기분이 어때요?, read the full phrase as jigeum gibuni eottaeyo?.
"How do you feel?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기분이 어때요?gibuni eottaeyo? | How do you feel? The inventory form for how do you feel?. | The inventory form for how do you feel?. |
| 지금 기분이 어때요?jigeum gibuni eottaeyo? | how do you feel now? 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition. | 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition. |
How to use 기분이 어때요? in real life
- 1How do you feel?: starting the exchange
오늘 기분이 어때요?
oneul gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel today?
기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
- 2How do you feel?: adding useful context
시험이 끝났는데 기분이 어때요?
siheomi kkeunnanneunde gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel now that the exam is over?
This sentence places 기분이 어때요? in a complete exchange.
- 3How do you feel?: a different conversation
이 음악을 들으니 기분이 어때요?
i eumageul deureuni gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel listening to this music?
This sentence places 기분이 어때요? in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기분이 어때요?
Incorrect: 이 음악를 들으니 기분이 어때요?
Correct: 이 음악을 들으니 기분이 어때요?
When practicing how do you feel, 음악 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 음악을, not 음악를.
Incorrect: 오늘 기분이 어때요이에요.
Correct: 오늘 기분이 어때요?
When practicing how do you feel, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 오늘 기분이 어때요?
Good to know
기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 기분이 어때요?
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 기분이 어때요?
oneul gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel today?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
시험이 끝났는데 기분이 어때요?
siheomi kkeunnanneunde gibuni eottaeyo?
How do you feel now that the exam is over?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How do you feel?" in Korean
What does 기분이 어때요? mean?
How do you feel? in Korean is 기분이 어때요? (gibuni eottaeyo?). 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
When should I say 지금 기분이 어때요??
기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
How does 지금 기분이 어때요? differ from the basic expression?
지금 기분이 어때요? means “how do you feel now?”. 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
Can I use 기분이 어때요? in a full sentence?
오늘 기분이 어때요? means “How do you feel today?” 기분이 어때요? asks about mood or feeling; 몸이 어때요? focuses more on physical condition.
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