다시
dasi[ta̠ɕʰi]
In Korean, 'again' can be expressed as 다시 (dasi) or 또.
Meaning: another time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 다시 | dasi | [ta̠ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 또 | tto | [t͈o̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The word 'again' is used to describe something happening another time. You can use the phrase 다시 한 번 to mean 'once more' or 'one more time' in a natural way. Alternatively, if you want to specifically say 'one more time', the phrase 한 번 더 is a common choice.
Which one should you use?
다시 is used when you want to emphasize the repetition of an action or returning to a previous state. In contrast, 또 is used to emphasize that something is happening one more time, often implying a sense of recurrence or frustration.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you add the particle –는 to 다시 to form 다시는, it changes the meaning to 'never again' when used in a negative sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
dasi
Did you know?
- While 다시 usually means 'again', in a modern slang context it can be a loanword from the English 'dash', referring to a short, fast sprint.
- Because 또 can imply frustration, using it to describe a partner's habit might sound like a complaint rather than a neutral observation.
Examples in context
- 다시 한 번 해봐.Try again.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 다시.Tatoeba #8363282 by Eunhee, translation #31723 by CK
- 다시는 그러지 않을 것이다.I definitely won't do that again.This sentence shows how 다시 can be used with a negative context to mean 'never again'.Tatoeba #11105961 by intertime, translation #569845 by CK
- 왜 또 이런 일이 벌어지는가?Why is this happening again?This sentence demonstrates how 또 expresses the recurrence of an event.Tatoeba #11106663 by intertime, translation #4937885 by CK
- 다시 말해 주세요.Please say it again.
- 재차 강조하고 싶은 점이 있습니다.There's something I'd like to emphasize once again.
- 다시 한 번 말씀해 주세요.Please say it one more time.
- 또 봐요!See you again!
- 다시 해 보자!Let's do it again!
- 한 번 더 해 봐요.Let's do it one more time.
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Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Su-bin are practicing a dance move.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 이 부분 다시 해볼까요?Subin ssi, i bubun dasi haebolkkayo?Su-bin, shall we try this part again?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 제가 너무 빨랐던 것 같아요.Ne, jega neomu ppallatdeon geot gatayo.Yes, I think I was too fast.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo천천히 다시 맞춰봐요.Cheoncheonhi dasi matchwobwayo.Let's sync it again slowly.
- 수빈 Su-bin좋아요, 지금 시작해요.Joayo, jigeum sijakhaeyo.Okay, let's start now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations and entries 다시, 또, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다시, 또, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
