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이런 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of "이런" as expressing "this kind of" or "such". You can break it into "이" (this) + "런" (a form of "like"). Imagine describing something nearby, e.g., "This kind of situation" to help link its meaning.
• Associate its sound with the English phrase "e-rown," reminding you that it qualifies or exemplifies a type or instance.

Explanation:
• "이런" is used as a demonstrative adjective meaning "this kind of" or "such."
• It emphasizes a quality or category that is being described or criticized.
• In conversation, it's often used to highlight similarity with previously mentioned examples or to set up a contrast.

Other Words with a Similar Meaning:
• 이런 식의 (i-reon sik-eui) – "this kind of" or "in this manner"
• 이런 종류의 (i-reon jong-ryu-ui) – "this type of" or "this sort of"

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• As part of informal speech, "이런" can be an expressive exclamation conveying frustration or disbelief. For example, someone might use it like “이런!” (E.g., "Oh, darn!" or "Seriously?") when something unexpected happens.
• When used on its own, it can indicate a reaction, similar to saying “Geez!” in English.

Example Sentences:
• 이런 문제는 생각보다 더 복잡해.
  Romanized: I-reon mun-je-neun saeng-gak-bo-da deo bok-jap-hae.
  English: This kind of problem is more complicated than expected.
• 그는 이런 행동을 이해할 수 없어.
  Romanized: Geu-neun i-reon haeng-dong-eul i-hae-hal su eop-seo.
  English: He cannot understand such behavior.
• 일이 잘 풀리지 않아서, 그냥 "이런!" 하고 외쳤어.
  Romanized: Il-i jal pul-li-ji anh-a-seo, geun-yang "I-reon!" ha-go oe-chyeoss-eo.
  English: When things didn’t work out, I just exclaimed, “Geez!”

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