What it means
오늘 어땠어요? is the natural Korean version of "how was your day?" — 오늘 = today, 어땠어요 = how was it (past tense of 어때요). Common opening for conversations with friends, family, or partners.
Nuance & when to use
오늘 어땠어요? (polite). 오늘 어땠어? (casual). 학교 어땠어요? = How was school? 일 어땠어요? = How was work? Koreans often add specifics: 오늘 하루 어땠어요? (how was today, the whole day?). Shows genuine interest in the other person's day.
⚠ Common mistake
오늘 어때요? = how is today? (present). 오늘 어땠어요? = how WAS today? (past). Use past tense when asking at end of day.
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FAQ
When is this used?
오늘 어땠어요? (polite). 오늘 어땠어? (casual). 학교 어땠어요? = How was school? 일 어땠어요? = How was work? Koreans often add specifics: 오늘 하루 어땠어요? (how was today, the whole day?). Shows genuine interest in the other person's day.
What's a common mistake?
오늘 어때요? = how is today? (present). 오늘 어땠어요? = how WAS today? (past). Use past tense when asking at end of day.
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