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No. 5,156 in Korean

놀라지

"놀라지" means "do not be surprised" or "are surprised" depending on context.

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  • 그는 갑작스러운 소식에 놀라지 않았다.

    He was not surprised by the sudden news.

    Here, '놀라지' is part of the conjugated verb '놀라지 않았다', which means 'was not surprised'. It forms the negative past tense of 'be surprised'.

  • 너무 놀라지 말고 차분하게 생각하자.

    Don’t be too surprised and think calmly.

    In this case, '놀라지 말고' is an imperative form implying not to be surprised, instructing or advising someone on their reaction.

  • 그의 재능에 모두가 놀라지 않을 수 없었다.

    Everyone couldn't help but be surprised at his talent.

    Here, '놀라지' is utilized as part of the phrase '놀라지 않을 수 없었다', expressing inevitability in being surprised, emphasizing the subject's reaction.

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