-ㄴ/는다고(요)

I hear / they say

TOPIK 3

Reports or re-states what was said: 'they say ~ / (I said) ~'.

Examples

  • 한편으로는 자신의 업적을 자랑하며 수상 당위성을 주장하지만, 다른 한편으로는 수상을 바라지 않는다고 말하고 있습니다.

    President Trump is showing a conflicting stance on the possibility of winning the Nobel Peace Prize. On one hand, he boasts about his achievements and claims he deserves the award, but on the other hand, he says he is not hoping to receive it.

    Trump's Push for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Nobel Speculation →
  • 러브버그 떼가 도심을 휩쓸면서 사람들의 불편이 커지고 있지만, 이 벌레 자체는 해를 끼치지 않는다고 합니다.

    As the swarms of love bugs sweep through the urban areas, people's inconvenience is growing, but the bugs themselves do not cause any harm. However, as an invasive species, there is a possibility of disrupting the ecosystem, so caution is required.

    Invasive Love Bugs Disrupt Korean Communities →
  • 닭을 못 먹는다고? 먹어보지도 않고 어떻게 알지?

    You can't eat chicken? How do you know if you never try it?

    Source: Tatoeba #2110830
  • 톰은 그의 결정에 후회하지 않는다고 말했다.

    Tom said that he doesn't regret his decision.

    Source: Tatoeba #13118597

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