Let's study about the Korean words "도" and "또" today. Though they may sound similar, they have different meanings and usages.
1. 도 (Also, Too)
Definition: "도" is a particle that means "also" or "too" in English. It is used to add or include something additional in a sentence, and it can be attached to nouns and pronouns.
Usage:
"도" is used when you want to express that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned.
It replaces subject markers like "-이/가" and object markers like "-을/를" when used in a sentence.
Examples:
"저도 학생이에요." (I am also a student.)
"사과도 주세요." (Please give me an apple too.)
"책을 읽었어요. 영화도 봤어요." (I read a book. I also watched a movie.)
Consideration:
"도" emphasizes inclusion and can be attached to any part of the sentence, such as the subject and object to imply "also" or "as well."
2. 또 (Again, Also, Furthermore)
Definition: "또" means "again" or "also/furthermore" and is used to express repetition or adding something new in a sentence.
Usage:
"또" is used to indicate that an action happens again or to introduce another thing in addition to what has already been mentioned.
Unlike "도," which is a particle, "또" functions as an adverb in a sentence.
Examples:
"내일 또 만나요." (Let’s meet again tomorrow.)
"또 다른 질문 있어요?" (Do you have another question?)
"그는 공부를 잘해요. 또 운동도 잘해요." (He studies well. Furthermore, he’s good at sports too.)
“그 남자는 요리사이며 또 유튜버예요.” (The man is a chef and also a YouTuber.)
Consideration:
"또" is often used to express repetition of an action (again) or to add new information (furthermore).
Key Differences:
"도" is a particle used to indicate that something is included or is the same as something else. It’s attached to nouns and pronouns.
Example: "저도 가요." (I’m going too.)
"또" is an adverb and can mean again (repetition) or in addition (another).
Example: "저 또 가요." (I’m going again.)
By understanding "도" and "또," you can easily express inclusion and repetition in Korean sentences!