A marker for direct quotes, names, or definitions
When to use
Direct quotation, Introducing names, Explaining definitions
The nuance
Attach -(이)라고 after a noun to indicate direct quotation, naming, or definition. Use '이라고' if the noun ends with a consonant, '라고' if it ends with a vowel. For example, '철수라고 해요' or '학생이라고 불러요'.
