Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Also" in Korean: 또한
또한ttohan
Also in Korean is 또한 (ttohan). 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
Also: starting the exchange
가격도 중요해요. 품질 또한 중요해요.gagyeokdo jungyohaeyo. pumjil ttohan jungyohaeyo.
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How to pronounce 또한
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ttohan
/t͈ohan/
또한 is read ttohan. In 또한 중요해요, read the full phrase as ttohan jungyohaeyo.
"Also" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 또한ttohan | Also The inventory form for also. | The inventory form for also. |
| 또한 중요해요ttohan jungyohaeyo | it is also important 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too. | 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too. |
How to use 또한 in real life
- 1Also: starting the exchange
가격도 중요해요. 품질 또한 중요해요.
gagyeokdo jungyohaeyo. pumjil ttohan jungyohaeyo.
Price matters. Quality also matters.
또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
- 2Also: adding useful context
그는 학생이며 또한 작가예요.
geuneun haksaengimyeo ttohan jakgayeyo.
He is a student and also a writer.
This sentence places 또한 in a complete exchange.
- 3Also: a different conversation
걷기는 운동이고 또한 휴식이에요.
geotgineun undongigo ttohan hyusigieyo.
Walking is exercise and also relaxation.
This sentence places 또한 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 또한
Incorrect: 그는 학생이며 또한 작가이에요.
Correct: 그는 학생이며 또한 작가예요.
When practicing also, after 작가, use 작가예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 그는 학생이며 또한 작가에요.
Correct: 그는 학생이며 또한 작가예요.
When practicing also, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 그는 학생이며 또한 작가예요.
Good to know
또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 또한
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가격도 중요해요. 품질 또한 중요해요.
gagyeokdo jungyohaeyo. pumjil ttohan jungyohaeyo.
Price matters. Quality also matters.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그는 학생이며 또한 작가예요.
geuneun haksaengimyeo ttohan jakgayeyo.
He is a student and also a writer.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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Common questions about "Also" in Korean
What does 또한 mean?
Also in Korean is 또한 (ttohan). 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
When should I say 또한 중요해요?
또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
How does 또한 중요해요 differ from the basic expression?
또한 중요해요 means “it is also important”. 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
Can I use 또한 in a full sentence?
가격도 중요해요. 품질 또한 중요해요. means “Price matters. Quality also matters.” 또한 adds information and often suits writing; the particle 도 is a common conversational also or too.
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