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Korean
Etymology
First attested in the Hunminjeong'eum eonhae (訓民正音諺解本 / 훈민정음언해본), 1446, as Middle Korean 이런 (Yale: ilen). From 이렇다 (ireota, “to be like this”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | ireon |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | ileon |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | irŏn |
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| Yale Romanization? | ilen |
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Determiner
이런 • (ireon)
- like this; such
Synonyms
Interjection
이런 • (ireon)
- weak expression of frustration/disgust; compare darn, oh no, shucks
이런! 내가 더이상 실수하지 않았으면 좋겠는데.- ireon! naega deoisang silsuhaji anasseumyeon jokenneunde.
- Darn it! I hope I wouldn't make any mistakes anymore. (colloquial)