What does 끄라고 mean?
끄라고 means "to tell someone to turn it off" in Korean.
How it works here
‘-라고’ follows a verb and gives the feeling of telling someone to do that action.
Key expression
-라고
An expression telling or demanding that someone do something
‘-라고’ makes an indirect command. In conversation it can sound forceful, especially when used as an exclamation.
When it's used
Used to pass on a command or make a forceful request.
The line
끄라고!
Tell them to turn it off!
Someone is conveying a command or making a strong demand.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
문 닫으라고 먼저 말해 줘.
Tell them to close the door first.
지금 바로 나오라고 다시 연락했어요.
I contacted them again and told them to come out right away.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
끄라고
끄라고!
Tell them to turn it off!
- A situation where someone indirectly and strongly demands that another person do something.
- A situation where someone hears another person’s request and hesitates briefly in front of them.
- A situation where someone asks a superior to read an apology letter instead.
Show the answer
A situation where someone indirectly and strongly demands that another person do something.
an expression telling or demanding that someone do something. ‘-라고’ makes an indirect command. In conversation it can sound forceful, especially when used as an exclamation.
Other words in this line
- 끄다
- To turn off
Same expression in other scenes
- 라고 — You said five?
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