왜

What does 왜 mean?

왜 [wae] is an adverb meaning "why". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

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

How to Use 왜 in Conversation

왜 is a adverb. 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.

From the Lexibeom Card Packs

You can learn 왜 in context with these curated packs:

• Self-Introduction & Family (Level 1)