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-다는
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Korean
Etymology
ko -다 하다 -는 하- copula to say participle suffix.
Pronunciation
Suffix
Used for the indirect quotation of sentences in the declarative, additionally modifying the noun that follows it.
ko 비-가 온다는 모양-이다. Apparently, it is raining.
ko 걔-가 줬다는 말이-야? Are you saying they gave it to you?
Alternative forms
-라는 after certain suffixes and after the copulas; see the linked entry for more