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-거라
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Korean
Etymology
oko-lat 阿則家囉 계림유사. 阿則 means to sit ko 앉다.
Pronunciation
Suffix
suffix
ko poetic or archaic imperative sentence ending used in archaic, poetic, or elder-to-younger speech. It is commonly found in fairy tales, historical dramas, and when elders or authoritative figures give instructions to someone younger or of lower status
ko 조심하-거라. 사람 근처-에-는 가지 않-도록 해라. Be careful. Don't go near humans. a warning from the sea king to his mermaid daughter in a fairy tale