-기가 이를 데 없다
Used to emphasize that a state is so extreme that it cannot be fully described in words. Primarily used with adjectives in written or formal contexts.
Summary
Equivalent
Incredibly..., Beyond comparison..., Extremly...
Also: -기가 그지없다 · -기 짝이 없다
Example
The actors' performance was incomparable and excellent.
배우들의 연기가 훌륭하기가 이를 데 없었습니다.
Grammar rules
- It implies 'It's so [A] that there's no way to describe how much.' Often used to describe scenery, character traits, or feelings of regret/apology.
Patterns
A (Adjectives)
현재 (Present) · -기가 이를 데 없다
Example sentences
The actors' performance was incomparable and excellent.
배우들의 연기가 훌륭하기가 이를 데 없었습니다.
The stage costumes were so incredibly colorful that I couldn't take my eyes off them.
무대 의상이 화려하기가 이를 데 없어서 눈을 뗄 수 없었어요.
I am incredibly sorry for causing you such inconvenience.
이런 일로 폐를 끼치게 되어 죄송스럽기가 이를 데 없습니다.
Conversation
A: How was that opera?
그 오페라 어땠어요?
B: The stage was incredibly grand and the actors' singing skills were amazing.
무대도 웅장하기가 이를 데 없고 배우들의 가창력도 대단하더라고요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct 'incomparably' emphasis phrase.
A quiet tourist spot.
Unexpected weather.