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으레 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “으레” as a short, punchy way to say “as usual” or “always.” The similar sound “uh-reh” can remind you of a recurring routine, like a habitual chime.

Explanation:
• “으레” is an adverb used to indicate that something happens routinely or habitually. It carries the nuance of “as usual” or “always,” often implying an expectation based on past behavior.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 늘 (neul) – always, constantly
• 언제나 (eonjena) – always, at all times

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• While “으레” generally means “as usual,” it can be used in a slightly sarcastic or resentful tone to emphasize that something predictable (and sometimes annoying) happens repeatedly. There isn’t a widely recognized separate slang meaning beyond this nuance.

Examples of Sentences (with Romanization and Translation):
1. Korean: 으레 그렇듯이, 그는 일찍 도착한다.
Romanization: Eure geureotdeusi, geuneun iljjik dochakanda.
Translation: As usual, he arrives early.
2. Korean: 너는 으레 내 말을 잊지.
Romanization: Neoneun eure nae mareul itji.
Translation: You always forget what I say.
3. Korean: 으레처럼 그는 같은 실수를 반복해.
Romanization: Eurecheoreom geuneun gat-eun silsureul banbokhae.
Translation: As always, he repeats the same mistake.
4. Korean: 으레 그렇지 않아?
Romanization: Eure geureochi anha?
Translation: Isn’t it as usual? / Doesn’t it happen as always?

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