이렇게

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Usage and Meaning

"이렇게" means "in this way" or "like this." It is used to describe the manner or method of doing something, often pointing to a specific way just demonstrated or mentioned.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "이렇게" when giving instructions, explaining how to do something, or quoting someone's words. It can also emphasize the importance or nature of a situation.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 이렇게 하면: "If you do it like this" — used when giving advice or instructions.
  • 이렇게 말하다: "to say like this" — used when quoting or explaining speech.
  • 이렇게 중요한: "this important" — used to emphasize the significance of something.

Register and Politeness

"이렇게" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often combined with polite endings to match the situation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "이렇게" with "그렇게" (like that) or "저렇게" (like that over there). Remember, "이렇게" refers to something close to the speaker or the current context, while the others refer to something farther away or previously mentioned.

Example Sentences

이렇게 하면 문제가 해결될 거예요.

Ireohge hamyeon munje-ga haegyeoldoeil geoyeyo.

If you do it like this, the problem will be solved.

그는 이렇게 말했어요.

Geuneun ireohge malhaesseoyo.

He said it like this.

이렇게 중요한 일을 잊으면 안 돼요.

Ireohge jungyohan il-eul ijeumyeon an dwaeyo.

You must not forget such an important matter.