Example Sentences#

1. 더 이상 묻지 않아도 괜찮아¹
   It’s okay if you don’t ask anymore
   • 이상 refers to a state in which something equals to or exceeds a certain point of reference. When combined with 더, it conveys the meaning of ‘more than this point’. Used with a negative verb form, 더 이상 expresses the idea of ‘any longer’ or ‘anymore’.
2. 두 시간이 지나고, 세 시간이 지나자 젊은 스님은 더 이상 참을 수 없었다.²
   Two hours passed, and when three hours had passed, the young monk couldn’t endure it any longer.
   • 이상 refers to a state in which something equals to or exceeds a certain point of reference. When combined with 더, it conveys the meaning of ‘more than this point’. Used with a negative verb form, 더 이상 expresses the idea of ‘any longer’ or ‘anymore’.