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어떡해
eotteokae
[ eo-tteo-kae ]
what do I do / oh no / what should I do
어떡해 (romanized as eotteokae, pronounced eo-tteo-kae) is a common Korean word meaning what do I do / oh no / what should I do. It is frequently used by K-pop idols in interviews, variety shows, and song lyrics.
Break it down syllable by syllable: eo-tteo-kae. The best way to get the pronunciation right is to hear native speakers — like K-pop idols — say it in context. Use the player below to watch real clips and listen as many times as you need.
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