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-다능
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Korean
Etymology
From ko -다는 declarative, noun-modifying quotative suffix, originally a poorly or machine-translated rendition of the ko ja - ja 連体形 rentaikei attributive form of verbs due to their double functionality as attributive and terminal forms.
Pronunciation
Suffix
ko Internet slang humorous sometimes pejorative A sentence-final declarative mood suffix.
Usage notes
This term originates from weeb communities, often carrying a self-deprecating or mocking nuance.
Alternative forms
uncommon -다는
-라능, uncommon -라는 after certain suffixes and after the copulas; see the linked entry for more