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Decoded Slug: ~거니와 [geoniwa] (And, besides)
Korean Grammar Point
~거니와 [geoniwa] (And, besides)
~거니와 [geoniwa] (And, besides)
Short explanation:
Used to express multiple reasons or explanations, equivalent to 'and' or 'besides' in English.
Formation:
Sentence/clause1 + 거니와 + Sentence/clause2
Examples:
이것은 비싼 거니와 내가 원하는 모양이 아니에요.
Igeoseun bissan geoniwa naega wonhaneun moyang-i anieyo.
This is not only expensive but also not the style that I want.
그 사람은 도움을 주기는 커녕, 오히려 방해만 하더라고요.
Geu saram-eun doumeul jugineun keonnyeong, ohiryeo banghaeman hadeoragoyo.
That person not only didn't help but actually hindered.
나는 책을 읽는 것이 좋아하는 거니와, 영화도 좋아해서 주말에는 항상 바빠요.
Naneun chaegeul ilgneun geosi joahaneun geoniwa, yeonghwado joahaseo jumalen hangsang bappayo.
Not only do I enjoy reading books, but I also like movies, so I am always busy on weekends.
이 상품은 품질이 낮은 거니와, 서비스도 엉망이에요.
I sangpumeun pumjili najeun geoniwa, seobiseudo eongmang-ieyo.
This product has poor quality, and besides, the service is also a mess.
Long explanation:
'~거니와 [geoniwa]' is a conjunctive particle in Korean that is used to connect clauses, indicating the addition of another explanation, reason or narrative. It is often used when the speaker wants to provide two or more reasons, explanations or situations simultaneously. The function of this particle is similar to 'and' or 'besides' in English.