또한
ttohan[t͈o̞ɦa̠n]
The Korean word for "also" is 또한 (ttohan).
또한 is used to add another piece of information or a further point to what has already been said.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
또한 is a formal way to say "also" or "as well". It is most commonly used in written text, news, formal speeches, academic contexts or professional settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, 또한 can typically be placed at the beginning of a clause or a sentence to introduce an additional point.
How do you pronounce it?
ttohan
Did you know?
- In spoken Korean, instead of using 또한, people much more frequently attach the particle 도 to the end of a noun to mean 'also'.
- In the 16th century, the ancestor of this word, ᄯᅩᄒᆞᆫ, was pronounced with a complex consonant cluster that has since been simplified in modern Korean.
- If you use 또한 while chatting with close friends at a cafe, you might sound like a news anchor or a textbook rather than a person.
Examples in context
- 당신의 배우자가 정치인이라면 당신의 이름 또한 신문에 종종 나올겁니다.If your spouse is a politician, then likely your name will also appear in the newspaper from time to time.Tatoeba #4571427 by imjcooper, translation #941296 by CK
- 저는 스페인어를 공부하고 또한 일본어를 배우고 있어요.I am studying Spanish and also learning Japanese.
- 비록 어려운 상황이라도, 저희는 희망을 잃지 않고 또 이겨낼 것입니다.Even in difficult situations, we will not lose hope and also overcome them.
- 나도 그 식당에서 맛있는 음식을 먹었어.I also had delicious food at that restaurant.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyeon-woo are discussing a new restaurant.
- 지은 Ji-eun여기 음식은 정말 맛있어요.yeogi eumsigeun jeongmal masisseoyo.The food here is really delicious.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요. 또한 가격도 매우 저렴해요.majayo. ttohan gyeokgodo myeu jeoryeomhaeyo.That's true. Also, the prices are very cheap.
- 지은 Ji-eun직원들도 정말 친절하네요.jigwondeuldo jeongmal chinjeolhaneyo.The staff are really friendly too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo다음에 또 같이 와요.da-eume tto gati wayo.Let's come here together again next time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 또한, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 또한, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
