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Indicating Dual Roles

both... and..., as well as
Indicate that someone or something is both A and B simultaneously.
Example
  • 그는 나의 선생님이자 친구이다.
    He is both my teacher and friend.
  • 그녀는 배우이자 가수이다.
    She is both an actress and a singer.
  • 이 책은 교과서이자 참고서입니다.
    This book is both a textbook and a reference book.
  • 슬기님은 프로그래머이자 여성입니다.
    Seulgi is a programmar as well as a woman.
  • 이곳은 관광지이자 역사적인 장소입니다.
    This place is both a tourist spot and a historical site.
2.

First and Last

the first and the last
Emphasize that someone or something is both the first and the last
Example
  • 그 사람은 우리 나라의 처음이자 마지막 공주였어요.
    That person was our country''s first and last princess.
  • 이 경기는 그의 처음이자 마지막 출전이었다.
    This match was his first and last appearance.
  • 이것은 제 처음이자 마지막 기회예요.
    This is my first and last chance.

Usage

  • Commonly used in both spoken and written Korean.
  • N+이자 Connects two nouns to indicate dual roles or characteristics.
  • Emphasizes that both Noun1 + Noun2 are equally important.
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