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Decoded Slug: ~이래 [irae] (Like this, in this manner)
Korean Grammar Point
~이래 [irae] (Like this, in this manner)
~이래 [irae] (Like this, in this manner)
Short explanation:
Used to express 'like this' or 'in this manner'. It can be used to refer to a present status or situation and also to refer directly to what the speaker is doing.
Formation:
Noun + 이래
Examples:
날씨가 이래서는 놀러갈 수가 없어요.
Nalssiga iraeseoneun nolleogal suga eobseoyo.
We can't go out to play when the weather is like this.
내가 이래 봐서는 유명해질 것 같아요.
Naega irae bwaseoneun yumyeonghaejil geot gatayo.
If I keep it up like this, I think I'll become famous.
이 집이 이래서는 팔 수가 없어.
I jibi iraeseoneun pal suga eobseo.
We can't sell the house when it's like this.
자네가 이래서는 운동선수로 출중한 성과를 이룰 수 있을 것 같군.
Janaega iraeseoneun undongseonsuro chuljung han seonggwareul irul su isseul geot gatgun.
If you keep it up like this, you can achieve outstanding results as an athlete.
Long explanation:
'~이래 [irae]' is used in Korean to talk about a certain status, condition, or behaviour of someone or something. This grammar point is usually used with a noun before it to describe 'in this way' or 'like this'. It gives emphasis to the specific way or manner in how something is done or exists. It can be used to refer to the current status or situation, and also to the speaker's own condition or action. It usually comes before the verb in a sentence.