This is the 15613th most frequent Korean word.
보라는
"보라는" is a form of the verb "보다" (to see) combined with the particle "는," indicating the present tense or modifying clause. It means "that [someone] sees" or "seeing."
In this sentence, '보라는' is used as a modifier naming a specific star, indicating its identity.
보라는 별이 반짝이고 있어요.
The star called Bora is shimmering.
Here, '보라는' represents an imperative or indicative clause about looking, used to relay a command or directive.
그가 보라는 명령을 따르지 않았어요.
He did not follow the command to look.
In this usage, '보라는' is highlighting a word ('Bora'), treating it as an object of discussion or focus in a sentence.