뭘 하려는

what you're trying to do

→ 뭐+를

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what you're trying to do 뭘 means “what,” and 하려는 means “trying or intending to do.” It is usually followed by 거야, 거지, 거죠, or 걸까 to form a question. The ending expresses curiosity, suspicion, or wondering about someone's intention.

KO: 지금 뭘 하려는 거야?

EN: What are you trying to do right now?

그자가 뭘 하려는 건지 말해

Tell me what that guy is trying to do.

— 피키 블라인더스: 불멸의 남자 (2026)

뭘 하려는 걸까?

What are you trying to do?

— 폴링 다운 (1993)

뭘 하려는 거 야?

What are you trying to do?

— 주토피아 2 (2025)

난 바로 한 가운데 에 있고 뭘 하려는 거 요?

I’m right in the middle—what are you trying to do?

— 황야의 무법자 (1964)