How to Say 'Furthermore' and 'In Addition' in Korean: Add Information Naturally
Learn Korean addition connectors like 게다가, 또한, 그리고, plus formal and spoken patterns to add information smoothly without repeating yourself.
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Korean has several common ways to add information, and they are not interchangeable. Some are neutral and safe in most sentences, some sound more formal or written, and some are best in casual speech. This lesson teaches the most useful addition connectors: 그리고, 또한, 게다가, -고, and -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라. You will learn where each one usually appears in a sentence, how polite endings interact with them, and how to avoid overusing one connector in every sentence.
By the end, you can…
- add a second piece of information using 그리고, 또한, and 게다가.
- connect two verbs or clauses with -고 without changing the sentence meaning.
- use -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 for a more formal 'not only ... but also' addition.
- choose a natural addition connector for polite conversation, writing, or casual speech.
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그리고
and; and then
geu-ri-go
The most common neutral connector. It can join nouns, clauses, or sentences. In speech it often starts a new sentence: 그리고 저는 커피를 마셔요. (And I drink coffee.)
또한
also; furthermore
tto-han
More formal or written than 그리고. It usually appears before the verb or at the start of a formal sentence: 또한 이 방법은 쉽습니다. (Also, this method is easy.)
게다가
furthermore; on top of that
ge-da-ga
Adds a strong extra point, often with a nuance of 'and what's more.' Common in conversation and persuasive writing: 게다가 시간도 없어요. (On top of that, I don't even have time.)
-고
and (connecting verbs or clauses)
-go
Attach to a verb stem to add another action or state. It does not carry tense by itself: 저는 밥을 먹고 커피를 마셔요. (I eat a meal and drink coffee.)
-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
not only ... but also
-(eu)l ppun-man a-ni-ra
Formal addition pattern. Attach to a verb or adjective stem. It often pairs with 도 later: 그는 한국어를 할 뿐만 아니라 일본어도 해요. (He not only speaks Korean but also Japanese.)
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Useful pattern
Use 그리고 for simple addition between sentences or items, and 또한 for a more formal 'also/furthermore.' For example: 저는 학생이에요. 그리고 일도 해요. (I am a student. And I also work.) In formal writing, 또한 is smoother: 이 제품은 좋습니다. 또한 가격도 합리적입니다. (This product is good. Furthermore, the price is reasonable.) Notice that 또한 often comes before the verb or adverb, not always at the very start.
When to use it
Use 게다가 when you want to add a point that strengthens your main idea, especially in conversation: 오늘은 비가 와요. 게다가 바람도 불어요. (It's raining today. On top of that, it's windy too.) Use -고 when joining two actions in one sentence: 저는 아침을 먹고 학교에 가요. (I eat breakfast and go to school.) Use -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 in polite presentations or writing when you need a formal 'not only ... but also' structure: 이 도시는 아름다울 뿐만 아니라 안전합니다. (This city is not only beautiful but also safe.)
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
주말에 뭐 했어요?
What did you do on the weekend?ju-ma-re mwo hae-sseo-yo?친구를 만났고 영화도 봤어요.
I met a friend and also watched a movie.chin-gu-reul man-nat-go yeong-hwa-do bwat-sseo-yo.좋았겠네요. 게다가 날씨도 좋았죠?
That sounds nice. And on top of that, the weather was good too, right?jo-at-get-ne-yo. ge-da-ga nal-ssi-do jo-at-jyo?네, 날씨도 좋았어요. 또한 사람도 많지 않았어요.
Yes, the weather was good too. Also, there weren't many people.ne, nal-ssi-do jo-a-sseo-yo. tto-han sa-ram-do man-chi a-na-sseo-yo.A little context goes a long way
Korean addition connectors differ in register. 그리고 is safe in almost any situation, while 또한 and -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 sound more formal or written. 게다가 is common in conversation but can sound forceful if you use it too often. In polite speech, adding -도 (also/too) to a noun is often more natural than repeating a connector.
One thing to watch for
Using 그리고 at the start of every sentence, even in formal writing.
Try this instead: Vary your connectors. In formal writing, 또한 often fits better: 이 방법은 빠릅니다. 또한 비용도 적습니다. In casual speech, 게다가 or -고 may sound more natural.
Your turn
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1Add a second action to this sentence using -고: 저는 커피를 마셔요. (I drink coffee.)
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저는 커피를 마시고 책을 읽어요.
-고 attaches to the verb stem 마시- to add another action. The tense is shown at the end of the sentence, so 마시고 itself does not need a past tense form.
2Which connector is more formal: 그리고 or 또한?
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또한 is more formal.
또한 is common in writing and presentations. 그리고 is neutral and can be used in both speech and writing, but it is less formal than 또한.
3Translate using -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라: 'She is not only kind but also smart.'
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그녀는 친절할 뿐만 아니라 똑똑해요.
-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 attaches to the adjective stem 친절하- and pairs naturally with 도 later. The polite ending -아요/어요 makes the sentence conversational but still acceptable in many polite contexts.
Use 그리고 as your neutral default, 또한 for formal addition, 게다가 for a strong extra point, -고 to join actions, and -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 for formal 'not only ... but also' sentences.
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