Korean word

더더욱

Pronunciation

Romanizationteodeouk

Meaning

  • adverbeven more

Example

연습을 하면 더더욱 잘할 거야.yeon seu beul ha myeon teo deo uk chal hal kkeo ya

If you practice, you'll do even better.

Illustration for 더더욱 (even more)

More examples

시험이 다가오니 더더욱 노력해야 해.si heo mi ta ga o ni teo deo uk no ryeo kae ya hae

As the exam draws near, I need to try even harder.

Core concept

A move beyond a reference point to a higher or stronger degree.

Common phrases

  • 더더욱 노력하다teo deo uk no ryeo ka da

    try even harder

Similar words

더teo: Adds to the current amount, level, or intensity.
훨씬hwolssin: Emphasizes a much larger difference between two sides of a comparison.
더욱teouk: Shows a quality or action reaching a higher degree than before.

Definition in Korean

기준이나 이전 상태보다 한층 더 올라가거나 심해짐을 강조하는 부사.ki ju ni na i jeon sang tae bo da han cheung teo ol la ga geo na sim hae ji meul kang jo ha neun pu sa

Word origin

The form is made by repeating the Korean adverb for more, which gives it extra emphasis.

Usage tips

  • When a reason or condition comes first, this word highlights that the expected result becomes stronger than usual.

Opposites

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