What does 좀 주라 mean?
좀 주라 means "A casual request to be given some cola." in Korean.
How it works here
‘N 좀 V-라’ uses ‘좀’ to soften the request and ‘주라’ to ask the listener to do it.
Key expression
N 좀 V-라
A light request for someone to do something
‘좀’ (a little/please) softens the request slightly. ‘주라’ is an informal command and can sound blunt; use ‘좀 줘’ or ‘좀 주세요’ more politely.
When it's used
Used with someone close to make a short, direct request for an item or a little help.
The line
야, 콜라 좀 주라
Hey, give me some cola.
Asking someone close by for a simple favor.
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More examples
문 좀 닫아라.
Close the door, please.
사진 좀 보내라.
Send me the photo, please.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
좀 주라
야, 콜라 좀 주라
Hey, give me some cola.
- Politely asking a stranger for directions
- Officially announcing the presentation order at a meeting
- Casually asking a close friend for some cola
Show the answer
Casually asking a close friend for some cola
a light request for someone to do something. ‘좀’ (a little/please) softens the request slightly. ‘주라’ is an informal command and can sound blunt; use ‘좀 줘’ or ‘좀 주세요’ more politely.
Other words in this line
- 콜라
- Cola
- 좀
- A little; please
- 주다
- To give
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