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더욱더

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Usage and Nuance

"더욱더" is an adverb used to emphasize an increase or intensification of a state or action. It is similar to "더" but adds stronger emphasis, often translated as "even more" or "more and more." It is common in both spoken and written Korean, suitable for formal and informal contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 더욱더 중요하다: to be even more important
  • 더욱더 노력하다: to try even harder
  • 더욱더 발전하다: to develop further

These collocations show how "더욱더" intensifies adjectives or verbs to express a stronger degree.

Register and Politeness

"더욱더" is neutral in politeness and can be used in polite or casual speech depending on the sentence ending.

Learner Tips

Avoid redundancy by not combining "더욱더" with other intensifiers like "아주" or "매우" in the same phrase, as it can sound unnatural. Use "더욱더" when you want to stress a clear increase or enhancement compared to a previous state.

Example Sentences

날씨가 점점 추워지는데 더욱더 두꺼운 옷을 입어야 해요.

Nalssiga jeomjeom chuwoujineunde deoukdeo ttukkeoun oseul ibeoya haeyo.

The weather is getting colder, so you need to wear even thicker clothes.

노력하면 할수록 더욱더 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있어요.

Noryeokhamyeon halsurok deoukdeo joheun gyeolgwareul eodeul su isseoyo.

The more you try, the better results you can get.

그는 어려운 상황에서도 더욱더 침착하게 행동했다.

Geuneun eoryeoun sanghwangeseodo deoukdeo chimchakhage haengdonghaetta.

He acted even more calmly despite the difficult situation.