What it means
어떤 거요? asks "which one?" or "what kind?" — requesting clarification about which item or type is being referred to. Very common when multiple options exist.
Nuance & when to use
어떤 = which / what kind of. 거 = thing (shortening of 것). 어떤 걸로 드릴까요? = Which one would you like? (in shops). 어떤 거 좋아해요? = What kind do you like? Useful for shopping, ordering, and clarifying preferences.
⚠ Common mistake
어떤 거요? (which thing?) vs 어떻게요? (how?). Different questions despite similar sound.
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FAQ
When is this used?
어떤 = which / what kind of. 거 = thing (shortening of 것). 어떤 걸로 드릴까요? = Which one would you like? (in shops). 어떤 거 좋아해요? = What kind do you like? Useful for shopping, ordering, and clarifying preferences.
What's a common mistake?
어떤 거요? (which thing?) vs 어떻게요? (how?). Different questions despite similar sound.
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