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As Well As, Not Only ... But Also
Past acknowledgement
Repetition or Alternation
1.
As Well As, Not Only ... But Also
not only .... but also, as well as
Not only the first clause is true, but the second clause is also true.
Example
그는
친절하
거니와
지혜로워요
.
He is not only kind but also wise.
날씨가
춥
거니와
바람도
많이
불어요
.
The weather is not only cold but also very windy.
이
음식은
맛있
거니와
가격도
저렴해요
.
This food is not only delicious but also affordable.
그녀는
학생
이거니와
작가입니다
.
She is not only a student, but also a writer.
2.
Past acknowledgement
indeed, yes, that is true
Used to affirm or emphasize a past event or truth before stressing the following statement.
Example
내가
잘못했
거니
후회가
남았어요
.
Yes, I was wrong, and I have regrets about it.
그녀가
바빴
거니
더
이상
기다리지
않았어요
.
Yes, she was busy, so I didn’t wait any longer.
3.
Repetition or Alternation
Indicate repetitive or alternating actions.
Example
사람들이
모임에
오
거니
가
거니
합니다
.
People come and go to the gathering.
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