A1 determiner beginner

어떤

[eotteon]

Meaning: what kind of

What does 어떤 mean?

어떤 [eotteon] is a determiner meaning "what kind of". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (3)

Here are real-life sentences where 어떤 [eotteon] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

맛있어요? 어떤 맛이에요?

Is it good? What does it taste like?

📚 From Food & Restaurant Ordering

어떤 반찬이요?

Which side dishes?

📚 From Food & Restaurant Ordering

어떤 버스를 타야 해요?

Which bus should I take?

📚 From Transportation & Directions

How to Use 어떤 in Conversation

어떤 is a determiner. Listen to how native speakers use it in context — Korean meaning depends heavily on the surrounding particles and politeness markers. The examples above show its natural placement in real conversation.

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