Korean expression
라고
Said by j-hope (BTS)
What does 라고 mean?
라고 means "You said five?" in Korean.
How it works here
라고 marks the number as something heard and repeated for confirmation.
Key expression
N라고?
An expression used to repeat and confirm a number or quoted statement.
Adding 라고 after a number creates a conversational echo question. It can express surprise or a need to verify what was heard.
When it's used
Used to briefly repeat a number for confirmation.
The line
5라고?
Five?
A short follow-up question checking numerical information.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
비밀번호가 5라고?
The password is 5?
회의 시간이 3시라고?
The meeting is at 3 o’clock?
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
라고
5라고?
Five?
- Briefly repeating a number to confirm what was heard
- A situation where you ask someone to speak louder.
- A situation where you ask them to repeat it more slowly.
Show the answer
Briefly repeating a number to confirm what was heard
An expression used to repeat and confirm a number or quoted statement. Adding 라고 after a number creates a conversational echo question. It can express surprise or a need to verify what was heard.
Other words in this line
- 5
- 5
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