목적이 뭐야

what's the purpose?

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phrase Rare #26,843
what's the purpose? An informal, direct question that can sound suspicious or confrontational depending on context.
KO: 여기 온 목적이 뭐야?
EN: What's your purpose in coming here?

파키스탄에 온 목적이 뭐 야?

What is the purpose of your visit to Pakistan?

— 카쉬미르의 소녀 (2015)

도대체 목적이 뭐 야?

What on earth is the point?

— 공각기동대 (1995)

목적이 뭐 야?

What is the purpose?

— 클리너 (2025)