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Today’s Phrase
꿈이 뭐예요?
kku·mi mwo·ye·yo
kkumi mwoyeyo?
What is your dream?
Cultural Insight
Dreaming big is culturally encouraged in Korea. 꿈 (dream) culture is strong — parents ask children 꿈이 뭐야? from a young age. Korea’s K-pop, film, and tech industries attract many young dreamers. Saying ‘저는 꿈이 있어요’ (I have a dream) shows ambition and vitality.
Phrase Breakdown
꿈이
kkumi
dream (subject)
꿈 (dream) + 이 (subject particle)
뭐예요?
mwoyeyo?
what is it?
뭐 (what) + 예요 (polite ‘is’)
Asks about someone’s life aspirations, career goals, or personal dreams.
Example Phrases
꿈이 뭐예요? 저는 작가가 되고 싶어요.
Kkumi mwoyeyo? Jeoneun jakgaga doego sipeoyo.
What is your dream? I want to become a writer.
-이 되다 = to become (something).
어릴 때 꿈이 뭐였어요?
Eoril ttae kkumi mwoyeosseoyo?
What was your dream when you were young?
어릴 때 = when (you were) young.
꿈을 향해 달려가고 있어요!
Kku meul hyangae dallyeogago isseoyo!
I’m running toward my dream!
-을 향해 = toward; 달려가다 = to run/dash toward.
Related Phrases
장래희망이 뭐예요?
jangnaehimangi mwoyeyo?
What is your future aspiration?
More formal version about future career aspirations.
목표가 뭐예요?
mokpyoga mwoyeyo?
What is your goal?
Asking about specific goals.
꿈을 이뤘어요?
kku meul irwosseoyo?
Did you achieve your dream?
Asking if a dream has been realized.
Quick Review
같이 운동할까요?
Can you recall what this means?
gachi undonhalkkayo?
Shall we exercise together?