-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
Used to add information that further supports or expands on the first clause — 'not only A but also B'. Both clauses build in the same direction.
Summary
Equivalent
Not only... but also
Also: -는 데다가 (In addition — both clauses develop same direction) · -(으)ㄹ 뿐 아니라 (Shorter, same meaning)
Example
Not only is that teacher knowledgeable, but they also understand students well.
그 선생님은 지식이 풍부할 뿐만 아니라 학생들을 잘 이해해요.
Grammar rules
- More formal than '-는 데다가'.
- Often used in written Korean or announcements.
- The second clause typically adds a more impressive or unexpected quality.
Patterns
Verbs
Present · Verb Stem + (으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
Adjectives
Present · Adj Stem + (으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
Nouns
Present · Noun + 뿐만 아니라
Example sentences
Not only is that teacher knowledgeable, but they also understand students well.
그 선생님은 지식이 풍부할 뿐만 아니라 학생들을 잘 이해해요.
This product is not only affordable in price but also excellent in quality.
이 제품은 가격이 저렴할 뿐만 아니라 품질도 우수해요.
Not only does she speak Korean fluently, but she also reads and writes it well.
한국어를 유창하게 말할 뿐만 아니라 읽고 쓰는 것도 잘해요.
Conversation
A: How is this café?
이 카페 어때요?
B: Not only is the atmosphere great, but the coffee is also top-notch.
분위기가 좋을 뿐만 아니라 커피 맛도 최고예요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Express 'not only... but also' using '-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라'.
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