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How to say

"What did you say?"

in Korean

뭐라고요?

mworagoyo?

Beginner Lowcommunicationpolite

Formality Levels

Casual / Informal
뭐라고?
Use with close friends or younger people

Cultural Note

Use when you didn't hear or understand what someone said. Not rude, just asking for clarification.

Example Dialogue

A: (말함) (speaking) B: 죄송해요, 뭐라고요? 잘 못 들었어요. (Sorry, what did you say? I didn't hear well.)

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