(이)며 (이)며
Used when listing two or more items or people. It emphasizes that everything listed is relevant or impressive.
Summary
Equivalent
And..., Also..., Both X and Y...
Also: -하고 -하고 · -(이)랑 -(이)랑
Example
That athlete is lacking in nothing, from their skills to their manners.
그 선수는 실력이며 매너며 어느 하나 빠지는 게 없어요.
Grammar rules
- It implies 'Not just A, but also B (and C) are all [X].' Often used to praise someone's multi-talented nature or describe a place crowded with many different things.
Patterns
N (Nouns)
현재 (Present) · (이)며 (이)며
Example sentences
That athlete is lacking in nothing, from their skills to their manners.
그 선수는 실력이며 매너며 어느 하나 빠지는 게 없어요.
Since it's the weekend, the department store was crowded with people buying clothes, shoes, and all sorts of things.
주말이라 백화점에 옷이며 신발이며 물건을 사러 온 사람들로 붐볐다.
There's so much to buy for wedding preparations, from furniture to appliances.
결혼 준비를 하느라 가구며 가전제품이며 살 게 너무 많아요.
Conversation
A: How do you like the new interior design?
새로 한 인테리어가 어때요?
B: I love everything from the atmosphere to the lighting. It was worth the effort.
분위기며 조명이며 아주 마음에 들어요. 고생한 보람이 있네요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct 'A and B' listing phrase.
A messy room.
Buying many things.