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-는 데다가

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -는 데다가 · -ㄴ 데다가 · -은 데다가

An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state has been added to its preceding act or state, making it worse or better.

Meaning

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    An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state has been added to its preceding act or state, making it worse or better.

    앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동이나 상태에 다른 행동이나 상태가 덧붙여져서 정도가 더 심해짐을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • That movie was a box-office hit because the lead acted well and, on top of that, the story was interesting.

  • The snacks my mom makes herself are delicious and, on top of that, highly nutritious.

  • My father smokes and on top of that drinks often, so his health has deteriorated.

  • The singer said in an interview that he was happy to have a job doing something he both loves and is good at.

  • Seunggyu, it's almost time to meet. Haven't you left yet?

    Sorry. I'm only leaving now, and on top of that I have to pick up Jisu, so I'll probably be even later.

  • Seunggyu is handsome and on top of that has a good personality, so he's very popular.