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Decoded Slug: ~이라도 [irado] (At least, even if)
Korean Grammar Point
~이라도 [irado] (At least, even if)
~이라도 [irado] (At least, even if)
Short explanation:
Used to express 'at least', 'even if'; refers to a minimum or lesser expectation.
Formation:
Noun + 이라도
Examples:
이 작은 선물이라도 받아주세요. 저는 더 좋은 선물을 줄 수 없어요.
I jageun seonmurirado badajuseyo. Jeoneun deo joheun seonmureul jul su eobseoyo.
Please accept this small gift at least. I can't give a better gift.
미안하다고 말이라도 해 줬으면 좋겠어요.
Mianhadago marirado hae jwosseumyeon johgesseoyo.
I wish you would at least say you're sorry.
비록 그녀가 나를 싫어한다 해도, 친구로서라도 계속 만나고 싶어요.
Birok geunyeoga nareul sirheohanda haedo, chinguroseorado gyesok mannago sippeoyo.
Even if she dislikes me, I want to keep seeing her, at least as friends.
신발은 원하는 색깔이 없으니까, 흰 색이라도 사겠어요.
Sinbareun wonhaneun saekkkari eobseunikka, huin saekirado sa gesseoyo.
I will buy the white ones at least, since the shoes don't come in the color I want.
Long explanation:
The '~이라도 [irado]' grammar point is used in Korean to express a minimum expectation or lesser alternative when the preferred or better option isn't available. It conjures a sense of conceding to less desirable options or scenarios, akin to 'at least' or 'even if' in English. This grammar point if often used in situations where the speaker is trying to propose or suggest a less ideal option when faced with significant challenges or obstacles.