How to Say "Plus" in Korean - How To Say Guide

더하기

deohagi[tʌ̹ɦa̠ɡi]

The Korean word for 'plus' is 더하기 (deohagi).

In mathematical expressions, 더하기 is used between two numbers to indicate addition.

Meaning: And also, in addition, besides (which). (conj)

What does it mean word for word?

더하기 is the noun form of the verb 더하다 (to add), and it literally means 'the act of adding'.

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While 더하기 is used for addition, the Korean word for 'minus' is 빼기, which comes from the verb 빼다 meaning 'to pull out' or 'to extract'.
In Korean, the word 더 (deo) used to build 더하기 is also used as an adverb meaning 'more', which is why it functions as the root for addition.
In everyday speech, Koreans often use the English word 'plus' (플러스) instead of 더하기 when talking about positive energy or a beneficial advantage.

2 더하기 2는 4야.
Two plus two equals four.
This sentence shows how to use 더하기 in a simple addition equation.
Tatoeba #8365149 by Eunhee, translation #4189627 by Wuzzy
1 더하기 1은 2야.
One plus one equals two.
Tatoeba #8365151 by Eunhee, translation #8252035 by Adelpa
4 더하기 16은 20이야.
Four plus sixteen equals twenty.
Tatoeba #8365153 by Eunhee, translation #2220324 by eternica
제 계산에 5 더하기 3은 8입니다.
In my calculation, 5 plus 3 equals 8.
이미지에 추가로 효과를 넣어 주세요.
Please add some effects to the image.
이 샌드위치에 햄이랑 치즈 더 하면 완성되겠다.
If we add ham and cheese to this sandwich, it will be complete.
4 more sentences on Tatoeba

Ji-eun and Hyeon-woo are checking a shopping list.

지은 Ji-eun

우유 하나 더하기 빵 두 개만 사줘.
uyu hana deohagi ppang du gaeman sajwo.
Please buy one milk plus two pieces of bread.
현우 Hyeon-woo

알았어. 더 필요한 건 없어?
arasseo. deo piryohan geon eopseo?
Got it. Do you need anything else?
지은 Ji-eun

계란 한 판 더하기 치즈도 추가해줘.
gyeran han pan deohagi chijeudo chugahaejwo.
Add one tray of eggs plus some cheese too.
현우 Hyeon-woo

응, 다 적었어. 지금 갈게.
eung, da jeogeosseo. jigeum galge.
Yes, I wrote it all down. I'm going now.

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