Meaning
"Which way"는 영어에서 방향을 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 주로 길을 찾거나 선택지를 고민할 때 사용되며, 상대방에게 어느 방향으로 가야 하는지를 묻는 질문입니다.
예를 들어, 길에서 두 갈래 길을 만났을 때 "Which way should we go?"라고 물으면 "어느 쪽으로 가야 하나요?"라는 의미가 됩니다. 이때 "Which way"는 방향을 선택할 때의 의문을 나타냅니다.
"Which way"는 일상생활에서 매우 유용하게 쓰일 수 있으며, 특히 여행이나 새로운 장소를 탐색할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 방향을 묻는 상황 외에도, 다양한 선택지 중에서 하나를 선택해야 할 때도 사용할 수 있는 표현입니다.
이처럼 "Which way"는 기본적으로 방향이나 선택에 관한 질문을 할 때 사용되는 표현으로, 상대방의 안내나 조언을 구하고자 할 때 매우 유용합니다.
Today's Sentences
- Which way does the sun set?
- Which way does the room face?
- Which way is the storm moving?
- Which way do I go to get to the subway?
- Which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
- Writer's Note
01
Which way does the sun set?
Situation 1
Can I ask you a random question?
Of course.
Which way does the sun set?
From what I know, it rises in the east and sets in the west.
Situation 2
Which way does the sun set?
It sets in the west, doesn’t it?
What part of the city is west?
I think it’s that side of town.
02
Which way does the room face?
Situation 1
Here are the key cards to your room.
Thank you.
May I ask, which way does the room face?
방이 어느 방향을 향하고 있는지 여쭤봐도 될까요?
It’s south facing.
Great, thank you.
Situation 2
Which was does this room face?
We’re in the living room and it faces east.
Is it true that you get sun streaming through first thing in the morning?
Absolutely!
And you’ve got really tall windows to get all that light in.
It’s a beautiful home.
그리고 정말 높은 창문이 있어서 빛이 잘 들어와요.
정말 아름다운 집이에요.
03
Which way is the storm moving?
Situation 1
Have you been keeping up with the news?
No, I haven’t.
Which way is the storm moving?
폭풍은 어느 방향으로 이동하고 있나요?
The current radars show it heading west.
Gosh, I hope it passes without any devastation.
Situation 2
Which way is the storm moving?
The winds are blowing east but the storm is heading west.
That’s crazy.
I hope the storm loses momentum.
04
Which way do I go to get to the subway?
Situation 1
Excuse me, which way do I go to get to the subway?
Go down this road and turn left.
You’ll see the stairs that lead to the subway.
그러면 지하철로 연결되는 계단이 보일 거예요.
Thank you so much.
No problem!
Situation 2
Which way do I go to get to the subway?
It’s really close-by.
Take a right at that 4-way stop and you’ll see the station.
그 4거리에서 오른쪽으로 돌면 역이 보일 거예요.
Perfect.
Thanks for your help.
도와줘서 고마워요.
You’re welcome.
Have a nice day.
좋은 하루 되세요.
05
Which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
Situation 1
Excuse me, which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
실례합니다, 겨울 재킷은 어느 쪽으로 가야 볼 수 있나요?
Winter jackets should be near the back of the store.
Great, thanks!
No problem.
Situation 2
Do you need any help today?
Yes, which way do I go to look at winter jackets?
We just changed the layout of the store.
Winter jackets are on the left wall over there.
겨울 재킷은 저쪽 왼쪽 벽에 있습니다.
Thanks for your help.
Writer's Note
Here are some expressions using, "which way", that can be used to ask about the best approach or method of doing something.
- Which way is the best way to sleep?
- Which way is the best way to cook salmon?
- Which way is the best way to pack a suitcase?
- Which way is the best way to invest your money?
- Which way is the best way to lay laminate flooring?
What vs. Which
Use "what" when there are lots of possible options or when you don’t know how many options there are.
- What are you plans for the weekend?
- What is your favorite color?
- I didn't hear what you said.
- Do you know what time it is?
- What did you eat for dinner?
In contrast, "which" indicates there are fewer possible options. You already know that the answer is one of two things or one of a few things. Using it indicates you have some background information before asking the question.
- Which hand do you wear your watch?
- Which part of the book was your favorite?
- Which set of cutlery do you use first?
- I don't know which pair of shoes to wear.
- How do you know which seeds will grow?
Super Duper Secret!
If you're unsure if you should use "which", try adding the words "of your" or "of" and another pronoun right after it. If it works, "which" is the correct choice. Try it out!
