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-을 뿐 아니라

not only ~ but also

A shorter variant of -을 뿐만 아니라, without 만, attaching to a verb or adjective stem to add a further point; slightly more common in writing than in casual speech.

Examples

  • 이 앱은 사용하기 편할 뿐 아니라 디자인도 예쁘다.

    This app is not only easy to use but also nicely designed.

  • 그 배우는 연기를 잘할 뿐 아니라 성격도 좋다고 한다.

    They say that actor is not only good at acting but also has a good personality.

  • 새 정책은 비용을 줄일 뿐 아니라 효율도 높인다.

    The new policy not only cuts costs but also increases efficiency.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을 뿐 아니라’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “not only ~ but also”?