📝 Grammar B2

-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라

-(eu)l ppunman anira

Not only ... but also

What it means

Adds information by stating that not only is A true, but B is also true. Attaches to verb/adjective stems or nouns (noun + 뿐만 아니라). The second clause adds a related or stronger point.

Nuance & when to use

Implies that the second item is additional or even more significant. More formal than -고 for listing. Common in writing and formal speech.

⚠ Common mistake

Using only 뿐 without 만 아니라 changes the meaning entirely (뿐 = only). The full form 뿐만 아니라 is needed for "not only...but also."

Example sentences

그 식당은 맛있을 뿐만 아니라 가격도 저렴해요. Geu sikdangeun masiteul ppunman anira gagyeokdo jeoryeokhaeyo. That restaurant is not only delicious but also affordable.

한국어를 배울 뿐만 아니라 문화도 이해하게 됐어요. Hangugeoреул baeul ppunman anira munhwado ihaehage dwaesseoyo. I came to understand not only the language but also the culture.

그 분은 노래를 잘할 뿐만 아니라 춤도 잘 춰요. Geu buneun noraereul jalhal ppunman anira chumdo jal chwoyo. That person is not only a good singer but also a great dancer.

FAQ

When is this used?

Implies that the second item is additional or even more significant. More formal than -고 for listing. Common in writing and formal speech.

What's a common mistake?

Using only 뿐 without 만 아니라 changes the meaning entirely (뿐 = only). The full form 뿐만 아니라 is needed for "not only...but also."

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