No. 6,754 in Korean
이라고도
"이라고도" means "is also called" or "is also referred to as."
In a sentence
서울은 한 때 '한양'이라고도 불렸습니다.
Seoul was once also called 'Hanyang'.
'이라고도' is used to indicate that Seoul had another name, Hanyang, emphasizing the alternative naming.
이 책은 교과서라고도 사용될 수 있습니다.
This book can also be used as a textbook.
'이라고도' signifies that besides other uses, this book can be used as a textbook as well.
그는 '친절한 사람'이라고도 불립니다.
He is also called 'a kind person'.
'이라고도' illustrates an additional descriptor used for the person, showing an alternate way he is referenced.
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