V/A + -(ㄴ/는)다고 (As the saying goes... / Because one says...)
Meaning: 1) As the proverb says... 2) Saying that / because of claiming that (cites a proverb or subjective reason/purpose for the main clause).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Present: Verb + -ㄴ/는다고 | Adjective + -다고 | Noun + -(이)라고
- Past: V/A + -았/었다고
Detailed Usage
Meaning 1: Quotes a proverb or common truth to justify the advice or explanation in the main clause. Meaning 2: States the subjective purpose or reason behind the subject's action.
Example Sentences
- 1
낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다고 말조심하세요.
Nanmareun saega deutgo bammareun jwiga deunneundago maljosimhaseyo.
As the saying goes, 'birds hear daytime words and mice hear nighttime words,' so be careful what you say.
- 2
할아버지께서 신문을 읽으신다고 안경을 쓰셨다.
Harabeojikkeseo sinmuneul ilgeusindago angyeongeul sseusyeotda.
My grandfather put on his glasses saying he was going to read the newspaper.
- 3
그 친구가 화가 난다고 물건을 집어 던졌다.
Geu chinguga hwaga nandago mulgeoneul jibeo deonjyeotda.
That friend threw things around because he was angry.
Important Notes
Functions as a connective contraction of -(ㄴ/는)다고 해서 or -(ㄴ/는)다고 하며.
