달려라 방탄
run bts in Korean is 달려라 방탄.
The phrase 달려라 방탄 is used as the title of a popular variety show featuring the K-pop group BTS. The first part, 달려라, is an imperative verb meaning 'run'.
What does it mean word for word?
달려라 is the imperative form of the verb 달리다, meaning 'to run' and 방탄 literally means 'bulletproof'.
When do people say it?
달려라 방탄 (Run BTS) is the title of a popular variety show featuring the K-pop group BTS.
Did you know?
- If you used the same -라 ending with a teacher or a boss in real life, it would be considered extremely rude or aggressive.
- In Korean, the verb 달리다 can also mean 'to hang' or 'to dangle', which is a completely different meaning from 'to run'.
- The word 방탄 is a compound of two Chinese characters, where 방 means 'to prevent' and 탄 means 'bullet'.
Examples in context
- 드디어 달려라 방탄 첫 회가 시작돼요.deudieo dallyeora bangtan cheot hoega sijakdwaeyo.Finally, the first episode of Run BTS begins.
- 오늘 밤에 달려라 방탄을 볼 거예요.oneul bame dallyeora bangtaneul bol geoyeyo.I am going to watch Run BTS tonight.
- 달려라 방탄 정말 재미있어요.dallyeora bangtan jeongmal jaemiisseoyo.Run BTS is really fun.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite TV shows.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 달려라 방탄 좋아해요?subin ssi, dallyeora bangtan joahaeyo?Subin, do you like Run BTS?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 저 정말 좋아해요!ne, jeo jeongmal joahaeyo!Yes, I really love it!
- 민준 Min-jun저도요. 매주 챙겨 봐요.jeodoyo. maeju chaenggyeo bwayo.Me too. I watch it every week.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨랑 같이 봐요.minjun ssirang gat-i bwayo.Let's watch it together, Minjun.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 방탄, CC BY-SA 4.0.
