No. 33 in Korean
이라며
"이라며" means "saying that" or "claiming that" in English.
In a sentence
그는 네가 파티에 가지 않았다 이라며 화를 냈다.
He got angry saying that you didn't attend the party.
Here, '이라며' conveys what was said or claimed by another person, reflecting hearsay or reported speech.
그녀는 월요일이라며 회의에 못 간다고 했다.
She said she couldn't attend the meeting saying it was Monday.
In this sentence, '이라며' expresses the reason or justification provided for an action or situation.
사라가 옆집으로 이사간다 이라며 이사를 준비 중이다.
Sarah is preparing to move, saying she's moving next door.
In this context, '이라며' describes the rationale behind Sarah's actions, indicating a reported remark or justification.
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