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V+(으)렴 / (으)려무나 / (으)려마

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Friendly Command

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Friendly Command

Please, go ahead and...

Used to give a soft command or suggestion among those who are younger. The extended form also appears as 려므나, however this is not standard korean.

Example

밥 먹으렴.

Please eat.
일찍 자렴.

Go to bed early.
조금만 더 기다리렴.

Please wait a little longer.
천천히 걸으려마 급할 필요 없어.

Walk slowly; there's no need to rush.
운동하려무나 몸이 건강해질 거야.

Let's exercise; you'll become healthier.
빨리 준비하려무나 시간이 없어.

Hurry up and get ready, there's no time.
조용히 앉으려무나 수업이 곧 시작될 거야.

Sit quietly, the class will begin soon.
잘 놀았으니 이제 공부를 열심히 하려므나.

You’ve had plenty of fun, so study hard now.

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