How to say "What are you doing?" in Korean
The natural way Koreans say "What are you doing?" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.
뭐 해?
mwo hae?
Literally: What do?
When to use it
The most common text message in Korea. Two syllables, and it opens a conversation.
Polite form
- 뭐 하세요?mwo haseyo?Use this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.
Other ways to say it
- 뭐 하고 있어?mwo hago isseo?= What are you up to right now?Progressive form - emphasises this exact moment.
- 지금 바빠?jigeum bappa?= Are you busy right now?What you send before asking for something.
In a sentence
- 자기 전에 뭐 해?jagi jeone mwo hae?What do you do before bed?
- 주말에 뭐 해?jumare mwo hae?What are you doing this weekend?
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