No. 9 in Korean
이라고
"이라고" is a Korean particle used to mean "called" or "is" when identifying or quoting a name or term.
In a sentence
이것은 사과라고 불립니다.
This is called an apple.
'이라고' is utilized here to indicate what something is referred to as or called.
그는 천재라고 칭찬받았습니다.
He was praised as a genius.
'이라고' is used to quote or specify a designation or description assigned by someone.
나는 미래가 밝을 거라고 믿어요.
I believe that the future will be bright.
'이라고' (in its shortened form used here as '거라고') is used indirectly quoting a statement or belief.
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