이런

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
  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [iɾʌ̹n]
    • (file)
  • Phonetic hangul: [이런]
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?ireon
Revised Romanization (translit.)?ileon
McCune–Reischauer?irŏn
Yale Romanization?ilen

Determiner

이런 • (ireon)

  1. like this; such

Synonyms
  • 이러한 (ireohan)

Interjection

이런 • (ireon)

  1. 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)
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