-(으)ㄹ뿐더러
Used to stack additional facts or reasons on top of what was already said, where both clauses point in the same direction (both positive or both negative).
Summary
Equivalent
Not only..., but also...
Also: -거니와 · -는 데다가 · -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
Example
Not only is the content of this book interesting, but it's also written simply, making it easy to read.
이 책은 내용이 재미있을뿐더러 글도 쉽게 쓰여 있어서 읽기 편해요.
Grammar rules
- It is more formal than '-거니와' and similar to '-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라'.
- It cannot attach directly to nouns (unlike '뿐만 아니라').
- The tone of both clauses must match in valence.
- '-(으)ㄹ뿐더러' cannot be used directly with nouns. Use '뿐만 아니라' instead when working with nouns.
아이뿐만 아니라 어른들도 좋아해요. (O) / 아이뿐더러 어른들도 좋아해요. (X)
Patterns
A/V (Adj/Verbs)
과거/완료 (Past/Completed) · -았을/었을 뿐더러
A/V (Adj/Verbs)
현재 (Present) · -(으)ㄹ 뿐더러
N이다 (Noun + Copula)
현재 (Present) · 일뿐더러
Example sentences
Not only is the content of this book interesting, but it's also written simply, making it easy to read.
이 책은 내용이 재미있을뿐더러 글도 쉽게 쓰여 있어서 읽기 편해요.
These days that product is popular not only because of its good quality, but also because of its reasonable price.
요즘 그 제품이 품질이 좋을뿐더러 가격도 합리적이어서 인기가 많아요.
Chronic fatigue not only reduces work efficiency, but it's also harmful to your health.
만성 피로는 일의 능률을 떨어뜨릴뿐더러 건강에도 해롭다.
Conversation
A: Why do you always go to that cafe?
왜 항상 그 카페에만 가요?
B: Not only is the atmosphere nice, but the coffee is delicious and the prices are reasonable too.
분위기가 좋을뿐더러 커피도 맛있고 가격도 적당해서요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct additive phrase using '-(으)ㄹ뿐더러'.
건강에도 좋고 맛도 좋아요.
실력도 없고 태도도 나빠요.