Global Breaking News - Friday, May 3, 2024

086. What ~ for? = 왜[뭐 하러] ~ ?

I. EXAMPLES:
1. What is it for?
2. What did you say that for?
3. What do you need so much money for?

II. DIALOGUES:
A: Have you heard that my father is going to quit his job?
B: What would he do that for?
A: He said work is too hectic and that he needs a break.
B: What will he do to earn a living?
A: He said he would take a vacation for a while and then go into the carpentry business. He thinks it will be more relaxing.
B: Well, I hope he’s happy.