뭐 하려고

what for

→ 뭐
phrase Uncommon #9,497
what for Often used to ask someone’s purpose or intention, sometimes with suspicion or annoyance.
KO: 이런 늦은 시간에 뭐 하려고 나가?
EN: What are you going out for at this late hour?

당신들 뭐 하려고?

What are you guys trying to do?

— 굿바이, 레닌 (2003)

그래서 뭐 하려고?

So what are you going to do?

— 더 러닝 맨 (2025)

그거 내 냄비 인데 이걸로 뭐 하려고?

That’s my pot—what are you planning to do with it?

— 아귀레, 신의 분노 (1972)

, 뭐 하려고?

Guido, what are you going to do now?

— 8과 1/2 (1963)

글도 안 쓰고 영화도 안 찍으면 뭐 하려고?

What are you going to do if you don't write or make movies?

— 페인 앤 글로리 (2019)

뭐 하려고?

What are you going to do?

— 파이트 클럽 (1999)

다니엘, 뭐 하려고?

Daniel, what are you planning to do?

— 택시 (1998)