I stated on my livejournal that I was going to start reviewing some grammar patterns from the book “Korean Grammar Practice for Foreigners” so if you want to see the lesson for 거늘 click here
거니와- This ending pretty much has the same meaning as 뿐만 아니라( not only but also)
and it is used with 도 for emphasis.
Book example:
상사는 부하를 인격적으로 대해야 하거니와 업무 수행에 대해서도 정당한 평가를 해 줘어야 한다.
Not only does a superior need to treat subordinate with dignity, but he must also give fair evaluation when it comes to work performance.
My examples:
권진아가 심사외원들에게서 큰 그 칭찬을 많이 받고있거니와 시청자들 중에서 인기도 많다 .
Not only is Kwon Jinah receiving praise from the judges but she is also really popular amongst viewers.
아이돌로서 성공하려면 외모가 좋아야 하거니와 재능도 있어야 한다.
If you want to be successful as a idol you have to not only be good looking but you also have to be talented.
그 학생은 매일 학교에 지각하거니와 교복도 안 입어요.
Not only does that student come to school late everyday but he also doesn’t come in uniform.
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