Dictionary — Entry No. 1125
또한
tto-han · adverb/conjunction
또한
tto-han
[tto-HAHN]
adverb/conjunctionintermediate
Meaning
Also, furthermore, or additionally; a formal connector between clauses or ideas. More formal and literary than casual 그리고, often appearing in written Korean or serious conversational contexts like interviews.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Common in K-drama serious dialogue and formal statements. Used in idols’ official statements and thoughtful interviews. EXO members employ this in intellectual interview responses demonstrating maturity and eloquence.
Example Sentences
나도 가고 싶고, 그들도 또한 가고 싶어.
nado gago sip-go, geudeul-do tto-han gago sip-eo.
I want to go, and they also want to go — adding parallel desire.
이것은 재미있고 또한 도움이 돼.
i-geoseun jae-mi-issgo tto-han doum-i dwae.
This is fun and also helpful — dual benefit emphasis.
시간이 없을 뿐만 아니라 또한 돈도 없어.
sigan-i eopsul ppun-man anira tto-han don-do eopseo.
Not only is there no time, but also no money — escalating multiple problems.
⚠️ Don’t use tto-han when…
More formal than casual speech; using in very informal contexts might sound stiff or pretentious. Better for translations and written contexts than everyday K-pop idol chatter.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Mister — serious dialogue and character introspection with formal language
- K-Pop: EXO — thoughtful and formal interview responses about music philosophy
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