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Korean expression

밀라고요

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What does 밀라고요 mean?

밀라고요 means "you said to rub them?" in Korean.

How it works here

‘밀라고요?’ repeats the instruction and asks whether that was really what was said.

Key expression

-라고요?

A form used to repeat and confirm someone’s words or instruction

‘-라고요?’ repeats a command or instruction as a question. Rising intonation strengthens the request for confirmation.

When it's used

Used to repeat and confirm an instruction that was heard.

The line

발바닥 밀라고요?

You said to rub the soles of the feet?

Said when something was not heard clearly or seems surprising.

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More examples

  1. 지금 밖으로 나가라고요?

    You said to go outside now?

  2. 회의를 취소하라고요?

    You said to cancel the meeting?

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

밀라고요

발바닥 밀라고요?

You said to rub the soles of the feet?

  • Explaining a new rule for the first time
  • Expressing thanks
  • Repeating a heard instruction to confirm it
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Repeating a heard instruction to confirm it

a form used to repeat and confirm someone’s words or instruction. ‘-라고요?’ repeats a command or instruction as a question. Rising intonation strengthens the request for confirmation.

Other words in this line

발바닥
The sole of the foot
밀다
To push; to say to push

Same expression in other scenes

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