Example Sentences#

1. 둘 다 미쳤으니까.”¹
   They’re both mad.”
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
   • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.
2. 모든 순간이 다 완벽하잖아²
   Every moment is perfect
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’.
3. 줄이 길었는데도 5분 만에 다 들어가고, 직원들이 진짜 잘 안내해 줬어.³
   Even though the line was long, everyone got in within 5 minutes, and the staff guided us really well.
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
4. 다들 힘들게 사는데, 서로 도와주고 이해하면서 조금씩 변해가는 게 너무 좋았어.⁴
   While everyone lives with difficulty, I really liked how they help each other, understand each other, and gradually change.
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
   • 들 is a plural marker. It can attach to various parts of speech to pluralize an omitted or present subject.
   • Combined as 다들, it means ‘everyone’, referring to all people in a group.
5. 포도를 다 먹고 난 후, 맹인은 포도 줄기를 손에 쥐고 고개를 흔들며 말했다.⁵
   After finishing the grapes, the blind man held the grape stem in his hand, shook his head, and said:
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘everything’.
6. 해진: 그럼 떡볶이랑 불고기 둘 다 시키자.⁶
   Haejin: Then let’s order both tteokbokki and bulgogi.
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
   • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.
7. 그리고 안에서는 핸드폰도 못 쓰니까 다들 공연에만 집중했어.³
   And since you couldn’t use your phone inside, everyone just focused on the performance.
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
   • 들 is a plural marker. It can attach to various parts of speech to pluralize an omitted or present subject.
   • Combined as 다들, it means ‘everyone’, referring to all people in a group.
8. 지수: 그치, 그 두 사람 다 상처가 많았는데, 그냥 옆에 있어 주는 것만으로도 힘이 되는 게 보여서 좋았어.⁴
   Jisoo: Right, both of those people had many wounds, but it was good to see that just being by their side was enough to give them strength.
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
   • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.
9. 화면에 “점프!” 하면 전부 뛰고, “앉으세요” 하면 다 같이 앉고…³
   When “Jump!” appeared on the screen, the whole crowd jumped, and when it said “Please sit”, everyone sat down together…
   • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
10. 두 사람 다 마음에 상처가 있는데, 서로 조금씩 나아지는 게 진짜 감동이었어.⁴
    Both of them were emotionally hurt, but seeing them gradually heal each other was truly touching.
    • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
    • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.
11. 둘 다 매력 있다!³
    Both have their own charm!
    • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
    • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.
12. 둘 다 다르지만, 사람 마음에 오래 남는 그런 드라마지.⁴
    Both are different, but they’re the kind of dramas that remain in people’s hearts for a long time.
    • 다 is an adverb meaning ‘all’ or ‘completely’, used to express that nothing is left out or unfinished.
    • When combined with 둘 (two), as in 둘 다, it means ‘both’.