Learn Korean: 그 + Noun + 어떤

Let’s take a look at the Korean sentence pattern 그 + Noun + 어떤. We use this to express that something is of high value or importance and what someone just did to it is frustrating. For example, I borrowed my mom’s money which she saved all her life and invested in something which I hoped could multiply it. Little did I know, it was a scam and the guy I entrusted the money to ran away. I said Oh my god, what did he do to the money?!  Do you know how important that money is? It’s my mom’s hardwork! The keyword is 돈 (money). We say it twice, one after 그 and one after 어떤. Then, we add 인데. The actual sentence is 그 돈 어떤 돈인데!

이 옷이 어떤 옷인데.

Why did you spill wine on my dress! Do you know who owns this?

그 차가 어떤 차인데!

What did you just do to the car?! It's my brother's.

그 목걸이 어떤 목걸이인데!

Why did you lose the necklace! Do you know how expensive that is?!