What does “Ottoke” mean in Korean? | Learn Korean with K-Drama
What does “Ottoke” mean in Korean? | Learn Korean with K-Drama
Hello everyone! This is Soo from Play the Korean.
If you watch Korean dramas, you will hear this expression very often:
“Ottoke?”
Ottoke is an emotional expression Koreans use when they feel worried, surprised, or don't know what to do.
In English, it can mean “What should I do?” or “Oh no, what do I do?”
📖 Korean Expression
어떡해 (Ottoke)
Meaning
What should I do? / Oh no / What do I do?
When Koreans say it
- When something bad happens
- When they feel worried
- When they don't know what to do
- When reacting emotionally
🔊 Pronunciation
Ottoke
어-떠-케
Try saying it like in a K-drama!
✏️ Example Sentences
Ottoke? I forgot my phone.
어떡해? 핸드폰 두고 왔어.
Ottoke? I'm late.
어떡해? 늦었어.
🎧 Practice
Listen and repeat!
👉 어떡해?
🎭 Cultural Tip
In Korean dramas, characters often say “Ottoke!” when they are shocked or worried.
The tone and situation can make the expression sound cute, dramatic, or emotional.
You will hear this expression very often in Korean dramas and everyday conversations.
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