Not Only... But Also (-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라)
-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라
Expresses 'not only... but also', adding information beyond what is expected.
Pattern
Verb modifier + 뿐만 아니라 / Noun + 뿐만 아니라
Explanation
-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라 means 'not only... but also' and is used to add extra information that goes beyond the first statement. The pattern has several forms depending on the part of speech: action verbs use -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라, descriptive verbs use -(으)ㄴ 뿐만 아니라, and nouns use 뿐만 아니라 directly.
For example, 그 식당은 맛있을 뿐만 아니라 가격도 싸요 means 'That restaurant is not only delicious but also cheap.' The second clause often includes 도 (also) or 까지 (even) to emphasize the addition.
A simpler form, -뿐만 아니라 or just -뿐 아니라, is also commonly used. This pattern is essential for TOPIK Level 3 writing, where presenting multiple points and building arguments is required. It demonstrates sophisticated sentence construction.
Examples
그 식당은 맛있을 뿐만 아니라 싸요.
Geu sikdangeun masissul ppunman anira ssayo.
That restaurant is not only delicious but also cheap.
한국어뿐만 아니라 일본어도 할 수 있어요.
Hangugeo ppunman anira ilboneodo hal su isseoyo.
I can speak not only Korean but also English.
노래를 잘할 뿐만 아니라 춤도 잘 춰요.
Noraereul jalhal ppunman anira chumdo jal chweoyo.
Not only does she sing well, but she also dances well.
비가 올 뿐만 아니라 바람도 불어요.
Biga ol ppunman anira baramdo bureoyo.
Not only is it raining, but it's also windy.
Common Mistakes
Wrong
맛있는 뿐만 아니라 싸요.
Correct
맛있을 뿐만 아니라 싸요.
Use the prospective modifier -(으)ㄹ before 뿐만 아니라, not the present modifier -는.
Wrong
한국어를 뿐만 아니라 일본어도 해요.
Correct
한국어뿐만 아니라 일본어도 해요.
When used with nouns, 뿐만 아니라 attaches directly to the noun without a particle.
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