TOPIK · Level 287
15 words
Korean word
더욱더
Pronunciation
Romanizationteouktteo
Meaning
- adverbeven more
Example
그는 더욱더 열심히 공부했다.keu neun teo uk tteo yeol sim hi kong bu haet tta
He studied even harder.
More examples
그의 컨디션은 휴식 후에 더욱더 좋아졌다.keu ui keon di syeo neun hyu sik hu e teo uk tteo cho a jeot tta
His condition improved even more after resting.
Core concept
An existing degree is pushed up another step, with the added increase clearly highlighted.
Common phrases
더욱더 좋아지다teo uk tteo cho a ji da
improve even more
더욱더 발전하다teo uk tteo pal jjeon ha da
progress further
더욱더 늘어나다teo uk tteo neu reo na da
grow even more
Similar words
더teo: Signals an added amount or degree beyond what exists now.
더욱teouk: Highlights a further rise in a state or degree, often in formal or written language.
훨씬hwolssin: Shows a large gap in a comparison, with one thing clearly greater than another.
Definition in Korean
이미 있는 정도를 한층 높여 표현할 때 쓰는 부사로, 문장 내 위치나 어조에 따라 강조 강도가 달라질 수 있다.i mi in neun cheong do reul han cheung no pyeo pyo hyeon hal ttae sseu neun pu sa ro mun jang nae wi chi na eo jo e tta ra kang jo kang do ga tal la jil ssu it tta
Word origin
The form combines the expanded comparative word 더욱 (deouk, "more") with a further repetition of the same meaning, which gives the expression stronger force.
Usage tips
- A simple form is common in everyday speech, while this longer form adds extra emphasis when an increase or feeling matters.