-고도
-godo
even though; and yet; both...and
Attaches to a verb or adjective stem to state a fact or feeling, then add that an opposite or additional characteristic also holds true -- similar to English 'even though' or 'and yet.'
Form
- Attaches to
- Verb, Adjective, Auxiliary
Meanings
- 1
A connective ending used to express a fact or feeling, and add that there is an opposite or another characteristic in the following statement.
어떠한 사실이나 느낌을 나타내면서, 이와 반대되거나 또 다른 특성이 있음을 이어 말함을 나타내는 연결 어미.
※ ‘이다’, 동사와 형용사 또는 ‘-으시-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
Examples
그 영화의 내용은 독창적이고도 기발하였다.
The movie's content was original and, what's more, ingenious.
이 소설은 슬프고도 아름다운 사랑 이야기를 담고 있다.
This novel contains a love story that is both sad and beautiful.
어머니는 아이의 거짓말을 알고도 그냥 모르는 척해 주었다.
Even though the mother knew her child was lying, she just pretended not to know.
승규는 눈이 나빠 안경을 쓰고도 칠판 글씨가 안 보일 때가 많다.
Seunggyu has poor eyesight, so even with his glasses on, he often can't see the writing on the board.
요리사인 영수는 적은 재료를 가지고도 항상 훌륭한 요리를 만든다.
Yeongsu, a chef, always makes wonderful dishes even with few ingredients.
간식으로 먹을 만한 거 없니? 출출하다. 점심을 그렇게 많이 먹고도 또 배가 고파?
Is there anything to snack on? I'm hungry. You ate so much for lunch, and you're hungry again already?
Examples: 한국어기초사전, CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.
Don’t confuse with
Forms with a close meaning — a favourite source of wrong answers on TOPIK.
Quick check
1. What does ‘-고도’ mean?
2. Which form means “even though; and yet; both...and”?