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"I have a question" in Korean: 질문이 있어요
질문이 있어요jilmuni isseoyo
I have a question in Korean is 질문이 있어요 (jilmuni isseoyo). 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
I have a question: starting the exchange
선생님, 질문이 있어요.seonsaengnim, jilmuni isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 질문이 있어요
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jilmuni isseoyo
/tɕilmuni is͈ʌjo/
질문이 있어요 is read jilmuni isseoyo. In 질문 하나 있어요, read the full phrase as jilmun hana isseoyo.
"I have a question" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 질문이 있어요jilmuni isseoyo | I have a question The inventory form for i have a question. | The inventory form for i have a question. |
| 질문 하나 있어요jilmun hana isseoyo | I have one question 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission. | 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission. |
How to use 질문이 있어요 in real life
- 1I have a question: starting the exchange
선생님, 질문이 있어요.
seonsaengnim, jilmuni isseoyo.
Teacher, I have a question.
질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
- 2I have a question: adding useful context
설명에 대해 질문이 있어요.
seolmyeonge daehae jilmuni isseoyo.
I have a question about the explanation.
This sentence places 질문이 있어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I have a question: a different conversation
죄송하지만 질문이 있어요.
joesonghajiman jilmuni isseoyo.
Excuse me, I have a question.
This sentence places 질문이 있어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 질문이 있어요
Incorrect: 선생님, 질문이 있어요이에요.
Correct: 선생님, 질문이 있어요.
When practicing i have a question, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 선생님, 질문이 있어요.
Incorrect: 선생님, 질문이 있어요습니다.
Correct: 선생님, 질문이 있어요.
When practicing i have a question, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 선생님, 질문이 있어요.
Good to know
질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 질문이 있어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
선생님, 질문이 있어요.
seonsaengnim, jilmuni isseoyo.
Teacher, I have a question.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
설명에 대해 질문이 있어요.
seolmyeonge daehae jilmuni isseoyo.
I have a question about the explanation.
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What does 질문이 있어요 mean?
I have a question in Korean is 질문이 있어요 (jilmuni isseoyo). 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
When should I say 질문 하나 있어요?
질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
How does 질문 하나 있어요 differ from the basic expression?
질문 하나 있어요 means “I have one question”. 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
Can I use 질문이 있어요 in a full sentence?
선생님, 질문이 있어요. means “Teacher, I have a question.” 질문이 있어요 introduces a question politely; 하나 specifies one and 질문해도 돼요? asks permission.
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