(이/으)라고

Quote declarative sentence

It can be used to quote what the speaker heard from another person.

• 가족이 모두 4명이라고 하요.

  가조기 모두 4명이라고 하요.said like thisgajogi modu 4myeongirago hayo.

  They said their family has four members.

• 선생님이 뭐라고 했어요?

  선생니미 뭐라고 해써요?said like thisseonsaengnimi mworago haesseoyo?

  What did the teacher say?

Quote imperative sentence

It can also be used to quote an imperative statement.

• 일곱 시까지 돌아오라고 일렀거늘 왜 늦었느냐?

  일곱 시까지 도라오라고 일럳꺼늘 왜 느전느냐?said like thisilgop sikkaji doraorago illeotgeoneul wae neujeonneunya?

  I told you to come back by seven, why are you late?

• 의사가 매운 음식을 먹지 말라고 했다.

  의사가 매운 음시글 먹찌 말라고 핻따.said like thisuisaga maeun eumsigeul meokji mallago haetda.

  The doctor said not to eat spicy food.

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