Korean

이런

이런
Meaning: this kind of, such; oh no, darn
Part of Speech: Interjection, Adnominal

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Example sentences

I like this kind of weather.
이런 경우에는 어떻게 해야 할까요?
In such a case, what should I do?
이런 일은 첨이다.
This is the first time for such a thing.
이런 실수는 흔히 있는 일이다.
This kind of mistake is common.
요즘은 이런 디자인의 옷이 흔하다.
Clothes with this design are common these days.
다시 묻나니 너는 어찌하여 이런 일을 하였느냐?
I ask you again, why did you do such a thing?
이런 누추한 곳까지 와 주셔서 감사합니다.
Thank you for coming to such a humble place.
세상에, 어쩌다 이런 일이 생겼어요?
Oh my goodness, how did something like this happen?

Usage Notes

As a determiner, it modifies a noun to mean 'like this' or 'of this sort'. As an interjection, it expresses surprise, dismay, or frustration.

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