As You Know (-다시피)
-다시피
Refers to shared knowledge: 'as you know / as you can see.'
Pattern
Verb stem + -다시피
Explanation
-다시피 is used to refer to information that both the speaker and listener already know or can observe: 아시다시피 한국어는 어렵습니다 (As you know, Korean is difficult). It sets up shared knowledge as a basis for the following statement.
The most common uses are 알다시피 (as you know), 보다시피 (as you can see), and 듣다시피 (as you heard). These are somewhat fixed expressions. The pattern can technically attach to other verbs but rarely does in practice.
This expression is common in presentations, explanations, and conversations where the speaker wants to reference established facts or observations.
Examples
아시다시피 내일은 시험입니다.
Asidasiphi naeireun siheomimnida.
As you know, tomorrow is the exam.
보시다시피 결과가 좋습니다.
Bosidasiphi gyeolgwaga jotseumnida.
As you can see, the results are good.
들으시다시피 상황이 달라졌습니다.
Deureudasiphi sanghwangi dallajyeotseumnida.
As you've heard, the situation has changed.
Common Mistakes
Wrong
알다시피 어려워요.
Correct
알다시피 어려워요.
This is correct in casual speech. In formal contexts, use 아시다시피 (with honorific -시-).
Wrong
먹다시피 맛있어요.
Correct
아시다시피 맛있어요.
-다시피 is mainly used with 알다, 보다, 듣다. It doesn't naturally combine with most verbs.
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