Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Where?" in Korean: 어디
어디eodi
Where? in Korean is 어디 (eodi). 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
Where?: starting the exchange
어디에 살아요?eodie sarayo?
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How to pronounce 어디
Say it
eodi
/ʌti/
어디 is read eodi. In 어디에 있어요?, read the full phrase as eodie isseoyo?.
"Where?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어디eodi | Where? The inventory form for where?. | The inventory form for where?. |
| 어디에 있어요?eodie isseoyo? | where is it? 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens. | 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens. |
How to use 어디 in real life
- 1Where?: starting the exchange
어디에 살아요?
eodie sarayo?
Where do you live?
어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
- 2Where?: adding useful context
지금 어디에 있어요?
jigeum eodie isseoyo?
Where are you now?
This sentence places 어디 in a complete exchange.
- 3Where?: a different conversation
어디에서 만날까요?
eodieseo mannalkkayo?
Where shall we meet?
This sentence places 어디 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어디
Incorrect: 어디에 살아요이에요.
Correct: 어디에 살아요?
When practicing where, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 어디에 살아요?
Incorrect: 어디에 살아요습니다.
Correct: 어디에 살아요?
When practicing where, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 어디에 살아요?
Good to know
어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 어디
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어디에 살아요?
eodie sarayo?
Where do you live?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지금 어디에 있어요?
jigeum eodie isseoyo?
Where are you now?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Where?" in Korean
What does 어디 mean?
Where? in Korean is 어디 (eodi). 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
When should I say 어디에 있어요??
어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
How does 어디에 있어요? differ from the basic expression?
어디에 있어요? means “where is it?”. 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
Can I use 어디 in a full sentence?
어디에 살아요? means “Where do you live?” 어디 asks a place; add 에 for location or destination and 에서 for where an action happens.
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