No. 9,311 in Korean
것이란다
"It means 'it is said that' or 'they say that' when explaining or emphasizing something."
In a sentence
삶이란 이렇습니다: 변화를 받아들이는 것이란다.
Life is like this: it involves accepting change.
'것이란다' is used here to state general truths or lessons with a tone indicating a wise or gentle explanation.
배움이란 항상 새로운 관점을 찾는 것이란다.
Learning always involves seeking new perspectives.
In this sentence, '것이란다' conveys an interpretation of what learning entails in a reflective manner.
우정이란 서로를 이해하는 깊은 관계인 것이란다.
Friendship is a profound relationship of understanding one another.
Here, '것이란다' describes friendship in a poetic or philosophical way, adding depth to the sentiment.
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