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English - Korean
Which
(h)wɪtʃ
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
어떤 (eotteon), 어느 (eoneu), 어떤 것을 (eotteon geoseul), 어떤 종류의 (eotteon jongryuui)
Which meanings in Korean
어떤 (eotteon)
Example:
Which book do you want to read?
어떤 책을 읽고 싶어요?
Which movie should we watch?
어떤 영화를 볼까요?
Usage: InformalContext: Used to inquire about a specific item or choice among options.
Note: Used to ask for a selection or preference. Common in questions.
어느 (eoneu)
Example:
Which day works for you?
어느 날이 괜찮아요?
Which team are you rooting for?
어느 팀을 응원하고 있어요?
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to choices.
Note: Can be used interchangeably with '어떤' in many situations, but '어느' is more specific.
어떤 것을 (eotteon geoseul)
Example:
Which one do you prefer?
어떤 것을 선호하세요?
Which one is yours?
어떤 것이 당신의 것인가요?
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Commonly used to specify a choice between two or more items.
Note: This phrase emphasizes selection among multiple items.
어떤 종류의 (eotteon jongryuui)
Example:
Which kind of music do you like?
어떤 종류의 음악을 좋아하세요?
Which type of food do you prefer?
어떤 종류의 음식을 선호하세요?
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to ask for a category or type.
Note: Useful for discussions about preferences in categories.
Which's synonyms
Which one is
This synonym is used to ask for a preference or opinion among a set of choices.
Example: Which one is your favorite movie genre?
Note: It focuses on identifying a favorite or preferred option.
Which one would
This synonym is used to pose a hypothetical question about a choice or decision.
Example: Which one would you choose if you had the chance?
Note: It introduces a hypothetical scenario for decision-making.
Which expressions, common phrases
Which one
Used to inquire about a choice between two or more options.
Example: Which one do you prefer, the blue dress or the red one?
Note: The phrase "which one" specifically refers to selecting one from multiple options.
Which way
Asking about the direction or route to take.
Example: Do you remember which way we came from?
Note: The phrase "which way" pertains to the direction or route to be chosen.
Which means
Used when asking for clarification or an explanation.
Example: I don't understand this word. Which means, can you explain it to me?
Note: The phrase "which means" is used to inquire about the meaning or interpretation of something.
Which one of
Used to single out a specific item or person from a group.
Example: Which one of these paintings do you think is the most beautiful?
Note: The phrase "which one of" is used to indicate a choice or preference among a group of items or individuals.
Which way the wind blows
Refers to someone who changes opinions or actions based on external influences.
Example: It's hard to predict his decision. He tends to go whichever way the wind blows.
Note: The idiom "which way the wind blows" implies being indecisive or easily swayed by circumstances.
Pick and choose
To carefully select or make choices.
Example: Stop picking and choosing your tasks; just get started on something!
Note: The idiom "pick and choose" conveys the act of selecting carefully from various options.
In which case
Used to introduce a situation or condition.
Example: I will bring an umbrella, in which case it rains during our hike.
Note: The phrase "in which case" is employed to present a specific circumstance or scenario.
Which everyday (slang) expressions
Which way the wind is blowing
This expression means to be uncertain about the current situation or trend.
Example: I don't know which way the wind is blowing on this issue.
Note: The slang term is a metaphorical expression indicating uncertainty, while 'which way' alone simply refers to a direction.
Which one's your poison?
This is a casual way of asking someone which alcoholic drink they prefer.
Example: So, which one's your poison tonight, beer or whiskey?
Note: The slang term 'poison' is used in a humorous or colloquial manner to ask about drink preferences.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
This is used to describe a situation where it is difficult to determine the causal relationship between two things.
Example: I'm so confused about this issue; it's like the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg.
Note: The slang term references a popular philosophical question, adding depth to the expression.
Which side are you on?
It means to question or determine a person's allegiance or opinion regarding a particular matter.
Example: In this argument, I can't tell which side you are on.
Note: The slang term emphasizes the aspect of taking a position or stance, as opposed to purely questioning direction.
Which - Examples
Which grammar
Which - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Wh-determiner (Wh-determiner)
Lemma: which
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Which Contains 1 syllables: which
Phonetic transcription: ˈ(h)wich
which , ˈ(h)wich (The red syllable is stressed)
Which - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Which: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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