Level 3

또한

ttohan

Also, and

TOPIK 3

Usage of '또한'

'또한' is a formal adverb used to add information, similar to 'also' or 'in addition' in English. It is often used in written or formal spoken Korean to connect sentences or clauses that add related information.

Common contexts

You will frequently see '또한' in academic writing, presentations, news reports, and formal speeches. It helps to emphasize additional points without repeating the same sentence structure.

Collocations and patterns

  • 또한 + [statement]: Adds another fact or opinion.
  • 또한 ~도: Emphasizes inclusion, similar to 'also ... too'.

Register and tone

'또한' is more formal than 그냥 '그리고' (and) or '또' (also). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler connectors are preferred.

Common learner mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '또한' with '또' which is more casual and used in everyday speech. Use '또한' when you want to sound formal or write formally.

Example Sentences

이 제품은 품질이 좋습니다. 또한 가격도 합리적이에요.

I jepumeun pumjiri joseumnida. Ttohan gagyeokdo hamnijogieyo.

This product has good quality. Also, the price is reasonable.

그는 영어를 잘합니다. 또한 일본어도 능숙해요.

Geuneun yeongeoreul jalhamnida. Ttohan ilboneodo neungsukhaeyo.

He is good at English. Also, he is proficient in Japanese.

회의는 오전 10시에 시작됩니다. 또한 점심시간은 12시부터입니다.

Hoeuineun ojeon yeolsi-e sijakdoemnida. Ttohan jeomsimsigan-eun yeoldusi-buteoimnida.

The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Also, lunch time is from 12 o’clock.