No. 14,562 in Korean
뭐냐
"What is it?"
In a sentence
이거 뭐냐?
What is this?
The word '뭐냐' is used here to ask about the identity or purpose of an object, generally showing curiosity or seeking information.
갑자기 왜 그렇게 화내고 뭐냐?
Why suddenly did you get angry like that, what is this?
In this context, '뭐냐' is questioning behavior or reasoning behind someone's sudden emotion or reaction, indicating confusion.
그런 행동은 뭐냐?
What is that kind of behavior?
Here, '뭐냐' is used to critically ask about someone's actions, expressing disapproval or request for clarification.
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