이렇게
ireoke
In Korean, the phrase 'like this' is translated as 이렇게 (ireoke).
이렇게 is used to describe a manner or way of doing something that is being shown or demonstrated.
Which one should you use?
While 이렇게 refers to a manner being demonstrated right now or close to the speaker, 그렇게 refers to a manner previously mentioned or close to the listener. The form 저렇게 is used to describe a manner that is far from both the speaker and the listener.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to use 'like this' as an adjective to modify a noun (e.g., 'this kind of person'), you use the adjectival form 이러한 instead of the adverb 이렇게.
How do you pronounce it?
ireoke
Did you know?
- In digital slang and texting, 이렇게 is sometimes shortened or modified with aegyo to sound cuter, such as 이러케, which changes the spelling to mimic a softer pronunciation.
- If you are pointing at someone else's behavior to describe it, you should use 그렇게 instead of 이렇게, even if the person is standing right in front of you.
- When Koreans use 이렇게 to express frustration or disbelief, it can function as an exclamation similar to 'How could it be like this!' without needing a verb.
Examples in context
- 이렇게 생각하는 사람들이 있다.There are people who think like this.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use 이렇게 to describe a way of thinking.Tatoeba #13591575 by LeviHighway, translation #13535170 by LeviHighway
- 제가 이렇게 말하려고 했어요.I tried to say it like this.
- 제가 이렇게 설명해볼게요.Let me explain it like this.
- 저는 이렇게 질문하고 싶은데요.I want to ask like this.
- 나는 이렇게 말해볼게.I'll say it like this.
- 나는 이렇게 설명해 볼게.I'll explain it like this.
- 이렇게 하세요Please do it like this.
- 죄송하지만 이렇게 하세요.I'm sorry, but please do it like this.
- 이렇게 보여 주세요Please show it like this.
- 이렇게 생각해 봐Think about it like this.
- 너는 이렇게 생각해 봐.You should think about it like this.
- 이렇게 하면 돼요?ireoke hamyeon dwaeyo?Is it okay if I do it like this?
- 이렇게 써 보세요.ireoke sseo boseyo.Please try writing it like this.
Example conversation
Dohyun is teaching Subin how to use a coffee machine.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이렇게 버튼을 누르세요.ireoke beoteoneul nuruseyo.Press the button like this.
- 수빈 Su-bin아, 이제 알겠어요.a, ije algesseoyo.Oh, I get it now.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그다음엔 컵을 놓으세요.geudaumeun keobeul nohuseyo.Then put the cup under it.
- 수빈 Su-bin감사합니다, 도현 씨.gamsahamnida, Dohyun ssi.Thank you, Dohyun.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
