Korean

Adjective

이라 • ‎(ira) ‎(naked infinitive of 이다)

1. because ... is
2. since ... is
3. to be (something) so..., to equal (something) so...

Alternative forms

• 라 ‎(ra), 라서 ‎(raseo) (after vowel)

Etymology 2

Particle

이라 • ‎(ira)

1. Used with 고 to mean indirect quote.

Alternative forms

• 라 ‎(ra) (after vowel)