아직도
ajikdo
The English word 'still' is translated into Korean as 아직도 (ajikdo).
The word 아직도 is a common and versatile way to say still in Korean.
Meaning: not moving, calm (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 아직 (still/yet) and the particle 도 (even/also), which adds an emphasis of 'even now' or 'still' in a sense of persistence or unexpectedness.
Which one should you use?
While 아직 means 'yet' or 'still', the form 아직도 emphasizes that a state is continuing longer than expected or despite other circumstances.
How do you pronounce it?
ajikdo
Did you know?
- While English uses 'still' for both duration and lack of motion, Korean requires a complete shift in vocabulary to move from 'still/yet' to 'motionless'.
- Koreans may use 아직도 in a sentence where an English speaker would use 'already', specifically when the 'already' carries a tone of 'I cannot believe this is still happening'.
- If you say someone is 'still' a student, using 아직도 might accidentally sound like you are surprised or even critical of how long they have been studying.
Examples in context
- 톰은 아직도 꽤 어려.Tom is still quite young.This sentence is useful for describing someone's age with 아직도.Tatoeba #8366743 by Eunhee, translation #8366706 by CK
- 너 아직도 우울해 보여.You still look depressed.This sentence is useful for describing an emotional state with 아직도.Tatoeba #8365696 by Eunhee, translation #5916291 by CK
- 왜 아직도 일하고 있어?Why are you still working?This sentence is useful for questioning a continuing action with 아직도.Tatoeba #8441226 by Eunhee, translation #8441028 by CK
- 그 영화는 아직도 인기가 있어요.That movie is still popular.
- 아직도 배우고 있어요.I'm still learning.
- 여전히 바쁘시군요.You're still busy.
- 그 문제는 여전히 해결되지 않았어요.That problem still hasn't been resolved.
- 아직 안 먹었어.I haven't eaten yet.
- 아직 일어나지 않았어.They haven't gotten up yet.
- 여전해.Still the same.
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Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Su-bin are waiting for a friend who is late.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그 친구는 아직도 안 왔어?Geu chin-gu-neun ajikdo an wasseo?Is that friend still not here?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 아직도 연락이 없어.Eung, ajikdo yeon-rak-i eopseo.Yes, there is still no contact.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo왜 이렇게 늦는 거지?Wae ireoke neut-neun geoji?Why are they so late?
- 수빈 Su-bin길이 많이 막히나 봐.Gil-i man-i mak-hi-na bwa.I guess the traffic is very heavy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
