옛 편지에서는 상대방의 집안을 높여 이르는 말로 보담을 사용했다.
Old letters used a respectful term for the recipient's family.
Korean
이르다
이르다
Meaning: to tell someone; to inform or instruct someone
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 이르다 |
| Present | 이른다 |
| Polite | 이르러요 |
| Formal | 이릅니다 |
| Past | 이르렀다 |
| Past + Polite | 이르렀어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 이르겠어요 |
| Connective | 이르고 |
| Conditional | 이르면 |
| Volitional | 이르자 |
| Imperative | 이르러라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 이르세요 |
| Attributive | 이르는 / 이른 / 이를 |
Example sentences
그는 친구에게 비밀을 지키라고 일렀다.
He told his friend to keep the secret.
Usage Notes
This verb commonly introduces the person being told and the content of an instruction. It can sound more like a warning or firm advice than a neutral report.
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