V+게나

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Used to give commands or requests to a junior or someone with whom one is on familiar terms, in the 하게체 speech level. Identical to V+게 (하게체 Command) in meaning, but expresses a more familiar and friendly tone.

Example

어서 오게나.

Come on in.
혼자만 알고 있게나.

Let this be a secret between us.
수건 좀 가져다주게나.

Could you bring me a towel?

Related to

V+게 (하게체 Command)

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