Korean · Question Words

myeot

How many

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a number or amount.

Example

몇 시예요?

What time is it?

Etymology

'몇' (myeot) has roots in the archaic numerals used for questioning amounts, reflecting a long history of use in the Korean language.

How & Where It’s Used

'몇' is prevalent in informal and formal contexts, primarily in spoken language but also used in written works. It remains consistent across regional dialects.

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