든가

Or Suggestion

Explanation

Kimchi Reader

Similar to 든지. Expresses that either one of the two stated actions or situations is acceptable. If there is only one stated action, it can be a suggestion that the listener do the stated action "or something" and is often motivated by anger or passive-aggression. Is sometimes written as "-던가" although this is not standard spelling.

Examples
아, 들으라고 한 소리는 아니구나? 그럼 말소리를 좀 작게 소곤대면서 하<span class='focus'>든가</span>. 아니면 어디 구석에 찌그러져서 지껄이<span class='focus'>든가</span>.
Oh, [what you just said] wasn't meant to be heard? Then maybe you should whisper it. Or squish yourselves into a corner before prattling on.
밥이 없으니 점심으로 라면을 끓이<span class='focus'>든가</span> 빵을 먹<span class='focus'>든가</span> 해.
There's no rice, so boil ramen or eat bread for lunch.
가: 빨리 원하는 거나 사. 좀 이따 친구랑 약속 있는데... 빨리 끝내자. 나: 그럼 그냥 가<span class='focus'>든가</span>!
A: Just hurry up and buy whatever you want. I have plans with a friend in a bit... let's finish up quickly. B: Then just go!

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