No. 13,407 in Korean
떠난다고
"떠난다고" means "saying that (someone) is leaving" or "will leave."
In a sentence
그는 내일 떠난다고 말했어요.
He said that he will leave tomorrow.
In this sentence, '떠난다고' is used to express a reported speech of future departure.
나는 그녀가 떠난다고 해서 놀랐어요.
I was surprised when she said she was leaving.
Here, '떠난다고' serves to introduce the reason for surprise due to the announcement of leaving.
우리는 그들이 떠난다고 들었어요.
We heard that they are leaving.
In this instance, '떠난다고' is used to convey the information received about someone's departure.
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