Dictionary — Entry No. 0584
따라와
ttara-wa · verb
따라와
ttara-wa
[tta-RAH-wa]
verbbeginner
Meaning
따라와 is the casual imperative of 따라오다, meaning ‘follow me’ or ‘come along.’ It combines 따라 (following/in the wake of) and 와 (come), directing someone to come after you. It implies confident leadership, an exciting invitation, or the pull of romantic pursuit.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
The charismatic ‘follow me’ energy of 따라와 is central to the K-Pop idol persona — the sense that an artist is leading fans into an extraordinary shared journey. BTS’s ‘Run’ captures the headlong rush of chasing something together without looking back. BLACKPINK’s commanding stage presence gives every performance a 따라와 gravitational pull.
Example Sentences
나 따라와!
na ttara-wa!
‘Follow me!’ — a confident, energetic command or invitation, loaded with charisma
끝까지 따라와줘.
kkeutkkaji ttara-wajwo
‘Follow me all the way to the end.’ — an emotional ask for loyal companionship on a long, difficult journey
내가 가르쳐줄게, 따라와.
naega gareuchyeojulge, ttara-wa
‘I’ll teach you, just follow along.’ — guiding someone step by step, common in training or mentorship scenes
⚠️ Don’t use ttara-wa when…
따라와 (ttara-wa, ‘come follow me toward the speaker’) and 따라가 (ttara-ga, ‘follow going away from the speaker’) look nearly identical but move in opposite directions. In formal contexts, use 따라오세요 (ttara-oseyo) to avoid sounding rude.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star (별에서 온 그대) — Do Min-joon’s otherworldly confidence gives every ‘follow me’ moment an irresistible, gravity-defying pull that defines the romance
- K-Pop: BTS — Run
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.