Meaning
-ㄹ래?
-llaellae?
Do you want to? / Shall we?
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a casual, semi-informal sentence-final ending attached to a verb stem to ask the listener's intention, preference, or propose an action. It can also be used alone when the context is clear and the verb is implicitly understood (e.g., '갈래?' means 'Do you want to go?').
💬 Used in real life
• Asking a friend if they want to get lunch together after class.
• When offering a dessert to someone, asking if they would like to have some.
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Grammar Breakdown
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This particle attaches to a verb stem to indicate future action, volition, or possibility.
A casual ending used to ask a question, especially regarding the listener's intention or preference, derived from -라고 해? or -겠어?.
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