Korean word

또한

Pronunciation

Romanizationttohan

Meaning

  • adverbalso

Example

이 책은 재미있고 또한 유익하다.i chae geun chae mi it kko tto han yu i ka da

This book is interesting and also useful.

Illustration for 또한 (also)

More examples

상품은 무료 배송이고, 또한 교환도 가능해요.sang pu meun mu ryo pae song i go tto han kyo hwan do ka neung hae yo

The product comes with free shipping, and exchanges are also possible.

Core concept

A new point is placed beside an earlier point as part of the same line of thought.

Common phrases

  • 또한 감사드립니다tto han kam sa deu rim ni da

    also thank you

  • 또한 교환이 가능하다tto han kyo hwa ni ka neung ha da

    also possible to exchange

Similar words

또tto: Adds another fact or occurrence in a short, natural way during conversation.
게다가kedaga: Adds an extra fact that gives stronger support to the main point.

Definition in Korean

앞서 말한 내용에 덧붙여 같은 주제나 사실을 하나 더 추가할 때 쓰는 부사다.ap sseo mal han nae yong e teot ppu chyeo ka teun chu je na sa si reul ha na teo chu ga hal ttae sseu neun pu sa da

Word origin

The exact historical development is uncertain, but the native element meaning again or further helps explain how this fixed adverb came to mark an added point.

Usage tips

  • Because it has a formal written feel, it appears often in essays, reports, and presentations, while casual conversation usually favors a shorter everyday form.

Other meanings

  • moreoveradverb

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