무슨

무슨

"What" or "which" (used to ask about something).

Here, '무슨' is used as an interrogative adjective asking about the type or nature of the event or occurrence.

무슨 일이 있었나요?

What happened?

Here, '무슨' is used to ask about a specific item or kind within the category of books.

무슨 책을 읽고 있나요?

What book are you reading?

Here, '무슨' is inquiring about the reason or rationale behind the action.

무슨 이유로 그렇게 말했나요?

For what reason did you say that?