Korean

이라고

이라고
Meaning: called; saying that
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

He greeted me saying 'Hello'.
그는 외국에서 태어났지만 스스로를 한국인이라고 생각한다.
He was born abroad but considers himself Korean.
의사들은 그의 회복을 기적이라고 불렀다.
The doctors called his recovery a miracle.
기상청에 따르면 내일 전국적으로 많은 비가 내릴 것이라고 합니다.
According to the Meteorological Administration, it is said that there will be a lot of rain across the country tomorrow.
그의 태도만 보고 그를 무뚝뚝한 사람이라고 단정하기는 어렵다.
It is difficult to conclude that he is a blunt person just by looking at his attitude.
불교에서는 사대가 만물의 근원이라고 가르친다.
Buddhism teaches that the four elements are the source of all things.
그들은 성격이 정말 잘 맞아서 모두가 천생연분이라고 한다.
They get along so well that everyone says they are a match made in heaven.
억울한 누명이 풀렸으니 사필귀정이라고 할 수 있다.
Since the unfair false accusation was cleared, it can be said that justice has been served.
제이 사분면을 이상한이라고 한다.
The second quadrant is also called 'isanghan'.
불교에서는 신밀, 구밀, 의밀의 세 가지를 삼밀이라고 부른다.
In Buddhism, the three types—Body, Speech, and Mind Secret—are called the 'Three Secrets'.

Usage Notes

A particle used to indicate a direct quotation or to define something.

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