English–Korean

“what's more” in Korean

Korean

Also더구나 (teoguna)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkedaga

Example

그는 똑똑하고 게다가 운동도 잘해.keu neun ttok tto ka go ke da ga un dong do chal hae

He's smart, and what's more, he's good at sports.

Illustration for 게다가 (what's more)

How to say “what's more” in Korean

“What's more” in Korean is 게다가 (kedaga).

A new point is placed on top of an earlier point, making the whole case stronger.

Full entry for 게다가: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 게다가

그는 약속을 잊었고 게다가 연락도 하지 않았다.keu neun yak sso geul i jeot kko ke da ga yeol lak tto ha ji a nat tta

He forgot the appointment, and what's more, he didn't even get in touch.

Tips for using 게다가

  • It often puts extra emphasis on the next fact, so it is stronger than a neutral way of simply listing information.

Other Korean words for “what's more”

회의도 길었고 더구나 준비물도 빠뜨렸다.hoe ui do ki reot kko teo gu na chun bi mul do ppa tteu ryeot tta

The meeting was long, and what's more, I forgot the supplies.

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