떨어진다는

떨어진다는

"떨어진다는" means "falls" or "is falling."

In this sentence, '떨어진다는' describes the action of the apple falling from the tree.

사과가 나무에서 떨어진다는 것을 알아챘어요.

I noticed that the apple was falling from the tree.

Here, '떨어진다는' metaphorically refers to something becoming distantly unattainable, emphasizing figurative distance.

이 문제의 정답이 점점 더 멀리 떨어진다는 느낌이 들어요.

I feel that the correct answer to this question seems to be getting further away.

In this context, '떨어진다는' is used to express a decrease or deterioration in quality.

옷의 청결함과 품질이 떨어진다는 불만이 많다네요.

There are many complaints that the cleanliness and quality of the clothes is declining.