Second Best
Target: (이)라도 ((i)rado)
Suggests the 'next best' thing when the ideal is missing.
Usage
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이라도: After consonant.
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라도: After vowel.
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"At least..." or "Even if it's just...".
Example:
* 밥이 없으면 빵이라도 먹자. (If there's no rice, let's at least eat bread).
In Context
차라도 한 잔 마실까요?
Shall we have at least a cup of tea?
무엇이라도 말해봐요.
Please say anything (at least something).