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Decoded Slug: ~이라는 것 [iraneun geot] (The thing called)
Korean Grammar Point
~이라는 것 [iraneun geot] (The thing called)
~이라는 것 [iraneun geot] (The thing called)
Short explanation:
This phrase is used to make reference to, or to define something previously mentioned
Formation:
Noun + 이라는 것 + Sentence
Examples:
사랑이라는 것이 어떤 것인지, 많은 사람들이 꼭 알고 싶어 하는 것 같아요.
Sarangiraneun geosi eotteon geotinji, maneun saramdeuli ggog algo sip-eo haneun geot gat-ayo.
It seems like many people really want to know what this thing called love is.
성공이라는 것은 많은 노력과 헌신 없이는 이루어질 수 없는 것입니다.
Seonggongiraneun geoseun maneun noryeokgwa heonsin eobsineun irueojil su eobsneun geosibnida.
Success, the thing called, cannot be achieved without a lot of effort and dedication.
행복이라는 것은 개인마다 다른 의미를 갖고 있기 때문에 정의하기가 어렵습니다.
Haengbogiraneun geoseun gaenmada dareun uimireul gajgo issgie ttaemune jeonguihagiga eoryeopseumnida.
It's difficult to define happiness as it holds different meanings for each individual.
배려라는 것은 자신의 행동이 다른 사람에게 어떤 영향을 미치는지 고려하는 것입니다.
Baerylaneun geoseun jasinui haengdong-i daleun salam-ege eotteon yeonghyang-eul michineunji golyeohaneun geosibnida.
Consideration, the thing we refer to as, is considering how one's actions might affect others.
Long explanation:
'~이라는 것 [iraneun geot]' is a Korean sentence structure use to make reference to a certain thing or idea, or to define something that was previously mentioned. It is generally used in explanatory situations, giving the speaker the means to elaborate on a concept, provide a definition or highlight certain attributes or characteristics.