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이거 왜 이럼

igeo-wae-ireom

MildSouth Korea
igeo-wae-ireom

Meaning

"Why is this like this?" — used when something is behaving unexpectedly, broken, or just makes no sense. Equal parts confused and frustrated. Can be directed at people, situations, technology, or life in general.

Typically used in casual online settings or between close friends — would sound awkward in formal or professional situations.

이거 = this

왜 = why

이럼 = being like this (casual form of 이렇다)

Example

이거 왜 이럼? it was working yesterday.

Equivalent

Why is this like this

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