Korean

Alternative forms

• 아라 (ara)

Suffix

어라 • ‎(eora)

1. (informal) a plain style imperative ending

   천천히 먹어라. 체할라.‎

   Cheoncheonhi meogeora. Chehalla.

   Slow down; you may suffer from indigestion.

2. (dated) an exclamatory ending

   어머, 귀여워라. 너 몇 살이니?‎

   Eomeo, gwiyeowora. Neo myeot sarini?

   Oh, so cute! How old are you, kid?

Usage notes

The suffix 아라 (ara) / 어라 (eora) takes the infinitive forms.

Synonyms

• 라 (ra): formal imperative