Definition: Means “such as / or.”
Examples (KR): 책이라든가 영화라든가 좋아한다.
Examples (EN): I like things such as books or movies.
Definition: Means “not only but also.”
Examples (KR): 그는 친절할뿐더러 성실하다.
Examples (EN): He is not only kind but also diligent.
Definition: Expresses pros/cons compared to something.
Examples (KR): 버스는 지하철에 비해 싸다는 장점이 있다.
Examples (EN): Compared to the subway, buses have the advantage of being cheaper.
Definition: Means “famous for.”
Examples (KR): 한국은 김치로 유명하다.
Examples (EN): Korea is famous for kimchi.
Definition: Means “unless.”
Examples (KR): 노력하지 않고서는 성공할 수 없다.
Examples (EN): Unless you try, you cannot succeed.
Definition: Pretend despite reality.
Examples (KR): 아프는데도 괜찮은 척했다.
Examples (EN): He pretended to be fine even though he was sick.
Definition: Adds an additional point: “on top of that / even ….”
Examples (KR): 예쁘다는 데다가 똑똑하기까지 하다. / 비싼 데다가 품질도 별로다.
Examples (EN): She’s not only pretty but even smart. / It’s expensive, and the quality is poor too.
Definition: Warns of a negative result if an action continues.
Examples (KR): 늦게까지 놀다가는 시험에 떨어진다.
Examples (EN): If you keep playing late, you’ll fail the exam.
Definition: Expresses “while / in the middle of.”
Examples (KR): 회의가 진행되는 가운데 질문이 나왔다.
Examples (EN): A question came up while the meeting was in progress.
Definition: Means “unless / except if.”
Examples (KR): 돈이 많으면 몰라도 지금은 어렵다.
Examples (EN): Unless you have a lot of money, it’s difficult now.