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15 words
Korean word
이러다
Pronunciation
Romanizationireoda
Meaning
- adjectiveif things continue like this
Example
이러다보면 늦을 거예요.i reo da bo myeon neu seul kkeo ye yo
If things continue like this, we'll be late.
More examples
이러다 보면 나중에 후회할 거예요.i reo da po myeon na jung e hu hoe hal kkeo ye yo
If things continue like this, you will regret it later.
Core concept
What is happening now continues until it produces a consequence later.
Common phrases
이러다 보면i reo da po myeon
if things continue like this
Similar words
이렇다ireota: Shows that a situation or thing has the state or appearance being pointed to.
그렇다keureota: Shows agreement that something said is true or correct.
Definition in Korean
어떤 행동이나 상황이 계속된다는 가정으로 미래의 상황을 말할 때 쓰는 말.eo tteon haeng dong i na sang hwang i kye sok ttoen da neun ka jeong eu ro mi rae ui sang hwang eul mal hal ttae sseu neun mal
Word origin
The form is commonly analyzed as a contraction of a phrase meaning to do things this way, later used to frame a future result under that condition.
Usage tips
- Because it links a present pattern to a future outcome, it often introduces a warning or prediction rather than a neutral description.