English–Korean
“even” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimjieo
Example
그는 심지어 아침도 먹지 않았다.keu neun sim ji eo a chim do meok jji a nat tta
He did not even eat breakfast.
How to say “even” in Korean
“Even” in Korean is 심지어 (simjieo).
Pushes an added detail beyond expectation to show strong emphasis or surprise.
Example sentences with 심지어
그는 바빴는데 심지어 약속 시간도 잊어버렸다.keu neun pa ppan neun de sim ji eo yak ssok si gan do i jeo beo ryeot tta
He was busy, but he even forgot the appointment time.
Tips for using 심지어
- Frequent use can make ordinary details sound dramatic, so it is strongest when the added fact is genuinely unexpected.