더
deo[tʌ̹]
The Korean word for "more" is 더 (deo).
더 is used to express an increase in degree or quantity. Depending on what you are describing, it can be paired with other words to create specific meanings: 더 많은 is used for more quantity, 더 큰 for something bigger or more significant, 더 깊이 for more deeply and 더 좋아 for something that is better or more enjoyable.
Which one should you use?
더 refers to an increase in degree or amount. It is distinct from 또, which is used when you mean "more" in the sense of "again" or "another," such as when saying "one more time." Another related form is 더욱, which is a more emphatic or formal version of 더 used to mean "even more" or "increasingly."
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, 더 typically precedes the verb or adjective that it is modifying.
How do you pronounce it?
deo
Did you know?
- In Korean, saying 더 while gesturing with a slight upward motion of the hand can signal a request for a small increase in portion size at a restaurant.
- The word 더 is often paired with 좀 to soften a request, making 'a bit more' sound more polite than asking for 'more' directly.
- The word 더 was first attested in the Seokbo sangjeol in 1447.
Examples in context
- 조금만 더 기다려 줘.Please wait just a little more.This sentence shows how to use 더 with a verb to request a small increase in time.Tatoeba #4710350 by rainbow4us, translation #5099604 by chris3spice
- 우린 돈이 더 필요해.We needed more money.This sentence demonstrates using 더 to indicate a need for a greater quantity of something.Tatoeba #8533738 by Eunhee, translation #8511405 by CK
- 돈이 더 많으면 좋겠다.I wish I had more money.This sentence shows how to express a desire for a higher amount of something using 더.Tatoeba #3681048 by Eunhee, translation #1888388 by CK
- 한 잔 더 주세요.Please give me one more glass.
- 좀 더 시간이 필요해요.I need a bit more time.
- 더 공부해야 돼요.I have to study more.
- 더 많은 정보가 필요해요.I need more information.
- 더 많은 방법을 생각해보세요.Think of more ways.
- 좀더 알려주세요.Tell me more, please.
- 더 많이 사 왔어요.I bought more.
- 너는 더 많이 할 수 있어.You can do more.
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Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 커피 더 마실래요?Seoyeon ssi, keopi deo masillae-yo?Seoyeon, do you want to drink more coffee?
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니요, 괜찮아요.Aniyo, gwaenchannayo.No, I'm okay.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 케이크를 더 먹을까요?Geureom keikeu-reul deo meogeulkkayo?Then shall we eat more cake?
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아요, 그거 먹어요!Joayo, geugeo meogeoyo!Sounds good, let's eat that!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 더, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 더, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
