~다고 하던데

Detailed Explanation

Recall or confirm something you heard someone else say previously.
Equivalent to "I remember hearing..."
Correct form of the expression depends on the sentence type of what was previously heard.

Different conjugations based on (1) declarative, (2) interrogative, (3) propositive, and (4) imperative sentences.
2nd clause can indicate the speaker's (1) opinion, (2) question, (3) advice, or (4) invitation.
Combo of ~는다고 하다 = a citation + ~던데 = recollection
~고 하 can be omitted (leaving just ~다던데)
If used at the end of a sentence, shows speaker's disagreement or expectation of response from the other person.

Change to: EN

* Note: 더오피스 '' - The Office "Gossip" Examples

V 에릭하고 메건은 결혼 안 했다고 하던데 헛소문인 것 같아요.

I remember hearing that Eric and Megan didn't get married, but it seems that's just a rumor.
N 스캔덜 난 사람이 스탠리였다고 하던데 그 아내에게 이야기를 하지마세요.

I heard that Stanley had a scandal, so don't tell his wife.
V 안젤라의 남자친구가 81세 부자랑 대이트를 했냐고 하던데 어떻게 알았어요?

You asked if I'd heard that Angela is dating an 81-year-old rich boyfriend, how did you know that?
N 안젤라의 남자친구가 퀴즈노스 샌드위치샵 사장님이었냐고 하던데 사실이예요?

You asked if I'd heard that Angela's boyfriend is the owner of a Quizno's shop, is that really true?

A 사장님의 귀를 잡담위해서 다뜻다고 하던데 비밀이 들으면 좀 쉿 해 주세요.

I remember hearing that the boss's ears burn for gossip, so if you hear a secret, keep it quiet.
V 켈리가 날마다 점심을 안 먹는다고 하던데 신경성 식욕 부진증인 것 같아죠.

I remember hearing that Kelly doesn't eat lunch every day, so it seems like anorexia.
N 이 회사에 제일 큰 수다쟁이가 사장님이라고 하던데 사장님의 주변에 있으면 입을 꼭 닫으세요.

I remember hearing that the biggest gossiper in this office is the boss, so when you're around him, definitely keep your mouth closed.
A 내가 천식에 걸렸냐고 하던데 누가 그런 말을 했어요?

I heard that someone said I have asthma, who said that?
V 천식있는 사람은 스쿠바를 못 한다고 하던데 왜 이렇게 소문을 확산하고있어요?

I remember hearing that anyone with asthma can't go scuba diving, so why would you spread that rumor like this?
N 에린이 조금 계으른 회사원이라고 하던데 사장님이 다음주에 그를 해고할 것 같아요.

I remember hearing that Erin is the laziest office worker, so the boss will probably fire her next week.

V 펨이 엄마가 될 거라고 하던데 진짜 싫더라고요.

I had heard that Pam is going to be a mommy - she's really going to hate that.
N 펨이 다음달에 임산부일 거라고 하던데 그에게 우리 아가 옷을 물려 줄거예요.

I had heard that Pam is going to get pregnant next month, so we can give her our baby clothes.
V 결혼식을 조금 빨리 할 거라고 하던데 펨이 곧 출산을 하나봐요.

I remember hearing that they sped up the wedding because Pam was just about to give birth.

V 내가 타코벨개의 목소리를 됬기 때문에 새 광고를 방송하자고 하던데 난 타코벨개의 목소리가 진짜 아닌데요.

I had heard that someone said since I'm the voice of the Taco Bell dog, they wanted to make a new commercial with me, but I'm not really the voice of the Taco Bell dog.
V 회사에서 잡담을 하지 말라고 하던데 지금 잡담 하지 마세요.

I remember hearing that we shouldn't gossip in the office, so don't gossip with me now.

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