Usage of '어때'
'어때' is a casual and very common way to ask someone's opinion or impression about something. It literally means "How is it?" or "What do you think?" and is often used in everyday conversations among friends or people of similar age or status.
Context and Politeness
This expression is informal and should be used with people you are close to or in casual settings. For formal situations, you would use more polite forms like '어떻습니까?'.
Common Collocations
- '어때?' alone: Asking for a general opinion.
- '어때 보여?': Asking how something looks.
- '어때 생각해?': Asking what someone thinks.
Typical Usage
People use '어때' when showing something new, asking about feelings, or checking if something is acceptable. For example, showing a new outfit or asking about the weather.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '어때' with '어떻게' which means "how" in a more general sense. Remember, '어때' specifically asks for an opinion or impression, not a method or way of doing something.