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이래 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “이래” as a contraction related to “이렇다” (to be like this). Its sound “irae” can remind you of “in this way” or “since then.”
• Associate it with a situation that started at a certain point and has continued until now.

Explanation:
• “이래” is used to describe a state or situation that has been ongoing since a particular time. It can imply "since then" or "up to now," depending on the context.
• It often appears when referring to a change or an ongoing condition that began at a specific moment in the past.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• “그때부터” (geuttaebuteo) – meaning “since then.”
• “이후로” (ihu-ro) – meaning “from that time on.”

Alternate Meanings / Slang Uses:
• In casual conversation, “이래” can sometimes be part of the phrase “이래저래” (irae-jeorae), which means “one way or another” or “this and that.”
• As slang, it can be used to express a state of affairs with an implied frustration or resignation when describing things that haven’t improved.

Example Sentences:
1. Korean: 작년 이후로 이렇게 이래.
Romanized: Jaknyeon ihu-ro ireoke irae.
English: It’s been like this ever since last year.

2. Korean: 그 사건 이후로 나는 마음이 이래.
Romanized: Geu sageon ihu-ro naneun maeumi irae.
English: I’ve been feeling this way since that incident.

3. Korean: 어제부터 뭔가 이래서 오늘 기분이 안 좋아.
Romanized: Eojebuteo mwonga iraeseo oneul gibuni an joha.
English: Something’s been off since yesterday, so I’m not feeling good today.

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