(이)거니

As Well As, Not Only ... But Also

In English: not only .... but also, as well as

Not only the first clause is true, but the second clause is also true.

• 그는 친절하거니와 지혜로워요.

  geuneun chinjeolhageoniwa jihyerowoyo.

  He is not only kind but also wise.

• 날씨가 춥거니와 바람도 많이 불어요.

  날씨가 춥꺼니와 바람도 마니 부러요.said like thisnalssiga chupgeoniwa baramdo mani bureoyo.

  The weather is not only cold but also very windy.

• 이 음식은 맛있거니와 가격도 저렴해요.

  이 음시근 마싣꺼니와 가격또 저렴해요.said like thisi eumsigeun masitgeoniwa gagyeokdo jeoryeomhaeyo.

  This food is not only delicious but also affordable.

• 그녀는 학생이거니와 작가입니다.

  그녀는 학쌩이거니와 작까임니다.said like thisgeunyeoneun haksaengigeoniwa jakgaimnida.

  She is not only a student, but also a writer.

Past acknowledgement

In English: indeed, yes, that is true

Used to affirm or emphasize a past event or truth before stressing the following statement.

• 내가 잘못했거니 후회가 남았어요.

  내가 잘모탣꺼니 후회가 나마써요.said like thisnaega jalmotaetgeoni huhoega namasseoyo.

  Yes, I was wrong, and I have regrets about it.

• 그녀가 바빴거니 더 이상 기다리지 않았어요.

  그녀가 바빧꺼니 더 이상 기다리지 아나써요.said like thisgeunyeoga bappatgeoni deo isang gidariji anasseoyo.

  Yes, she was busy, so I didn’t wait any longer.

Repetition or Alternation

Indicate repetitive or alternating actions.

• 사람들이 모임에 오거니 가거니 합니다.

  사람드리 모이메 오거니 가거니 함니다.said like thissaramdeuri moime ogeoni gageoni hamnida.

  People come and go to the gathering.

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