Korean word

심지어

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimjieo

Meaning

  • adverbeven

Example

그는 심지어 아침도 먹지 않았다.keu neun sim ji eo a chim do meok jji a nat tta

He did not even eat breakfast.

Illustration for 심지어 (even)

More examples

그는 바빴는데 심지어 약속 시간도 잊어버렸다.keu neun pa ppan neun de sim ji eo yak ssok si gan do i jeo beo ryeot tta

He was busy, but he even forgot the appointment time.

Core concept

Pushes an added detail beyond expectation to show strong emphasis or surprise.

Common phrases

  • 심지어 ...도sim ji eo to

    even ___

  • 심지어 ...까지sim ji eo kka ji

    even ___

Similar words

게다가kedaga: Introduces another fact that strengthens or adds force to the point being made.
더구나teoguna: Continues an explanation by adding one more relevant fact to the earlier information.
더군다나teogundana: Adds a further fact with heightened surprise or dissatisfaction, often in a negative context.

Definition in Korean

이미 말한 내용에 더해 훨씬 예상 밖인 사실을 추가하여 강조하는 부사로, 놀람이나 비판을 더할 때 자주 쓰임i mi mal han nae yong e teo hae hwol ssin ye sang pa kkin sa si reul chu ga ha yeo kang jo ha neun pu sa ro nol la mi na pi pa neul teo hal ttae cha ju sseu im

Word origin

Historically, the word is linked to a Sino-Korean expression meaning even to the extent of, a useful clue to its role in extending a statement.

Usage tips

  • Frequent use can make ordinary details sound dramatic, so it is strongest when the added fact is genuinely unexpected.

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