어디
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Meaning
- Where
- Somewhere
As a Question
Depending on the intonation, can mean either '어디' or 'somewhere'. If the sentence starts with a high pitch and ends with a downward intonation, then it is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'Where ... ?' However if the rising intonation comes at the end, it is a indefinite pronoun meaning 'somewhere.' See the examples below
| Sentence | Intonation | Audio | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 어디 갔어요? | Up and then down | (insert audio) | Where did you go? |
| 어디 갔어요? | Gradually rising | (insert audio) | Did you go somewhere? |
Used in Declarative Sentences
When 어디 is used in declarative sentences, it is an indefinite pronoun meaning 'somewhere.'
Sentence examples
As an interrogative pronoun:
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 엄마 어디 가요? | Mom where are you going? | |
As an indefinite pronoun
| Korean | English | Notes |
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Common phases
Common phrases using 어디
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