Korean word

더욱

Pronunciation

Romanizationteouk

Meaning

  • adverbeven more

Example

이 문제는 더욱 어려워졌다.i mun je neun teo uk eo ryeo wo jeot tta

This problem became even more difficult.

Illustration for 더욱 (even more)

More examples

문제가 해결되면 분위기가 더욱 좋아질 거예요.mun je ga hae gyeol doe myeon pu nwi gi ga teo uk cho a jil kkeo ye yo

If the problem is solved, the atmosphere will become even better.

Core concept

A further step upward in degree, making something stronger or greater than before.

Common phrases

  • 더욱 좋아지다teo uk cho a ji da

    become even better

  • 더욱 노력하다teo uk no ryeo ka da

    try even harder

  • 더욱 뚜렷해지다teo uk ttu ryeo tae ji da

    become even clearer

Similar words

더teo: Indicates an added amount or a higher level in ordinary conversation.
훨씬hwolssin: Emphasizes a large difference by showing a much higher or greater degree.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 정도가 이전보다 더 강해지거나 높아짐을 나타내는 말로, 형용사나 동사를 수식한다.eo tteon sang tae na cheong do ga i jeon bo da teo kang hae ji geo na no pa ji meul na ta nae neun mal lo hyeong yong sa na tong sa reul su si kan da

Word origin

The native Korean word builds on the basic idea of more and adds a reinforcing element to mean an even greater degree.

Usage tips

  • It appears especially often in writing and formal speech, so recognizing it helps with stronger statements in news and essays.

Other meanings

  • increasinglyadverb

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