What does 이런다 mean?
이런다 means "“They act like this.”" in Korean.
How it works here
이런다 points to the person’s visible way of behaving.
Dictionary form
이러다
To do things this way; to behave in this manner
이러다 is a colloquial form meaning “to do this way.” 이런다 describes a current or visibly repeated manner of behavior and contrasts with 저러다 (to act that way over there).
When it's used
Used to describe a person’s usual way of acting or behaving.
The line
맞다, 이런다
Right, that’s what they do.
The speaker explains someone’s usual speech or behavior.
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More examples
왜 자꾸 숙제를 미루고 이러다 결국 밤새게 돼.
Why do you keep putting off your homework and end up staying up all night?
그 사람은 말할 때마다 손까지 흔들며 이러더라고요.
Whenever that person talks, they wave their hands too; that’s how they act.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
이런다
맞다, 이런다
Right, that’s what they do.
- To do things this way; to behave in this manner.
- To hide
- To win
- To forget
Show the answer
To do things this way; to behave in this manner.
이러다 is a colloquial form meaning “to do this way.” 이런다 describes a current or visibly repeated manner of behavior and contrasts with 저러다 (to act that way over there).
Other words in this line
- 맞다
- Right; correct
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