Korean word

게다가

Pronunciation

Romanizationkedaga

Meaning

  • adverbwhat's more

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 게다가 이번에는ke da ga i beo ne neun

    what's more, this time

Similar words

또한ttohan: Adds another related fact to an earlier statement in a neutral, widely used way.
더군다나teogundana: Adds a further fact with strong surprise or concern, often in conversation.
더욱이teougi: Adds an especially strong supporting point to an earlier statement in a somewhat formal style.

Definition in Korean

앞서 말한 내용 위에 새로운 사실을 덧붙여 상대의 관심을 끌거나 주장 근거를 보강할 때 쓰는 부사ap sseo mal han nae yong wi e sae ro un sa si reul teot ppu chyeo sang dae ui kwan si meul kkeul geo na chu jang keun geo reul po gang hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

Its exact historical formation is uncertain, but it functions as a fixed native Korean adverb for adding another point to what has already been said.

Usage tips

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

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