What mistake do English speakers make with -(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라?

Using only 뿐 without 만 아니라 changes the meaning entirely (뿐 = only). The full form 뿐만 아니라 is needed for "not only...but also."

📝 Grammar B2

-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라

-(eu)l ppunman anira

Not only ... but also

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What it means

Adds information by stating that not only is A true, but B is also true. Attaches to verb/adjective stems or nouns (noun + 뿐만 아니라). The second clause adds a related or stronger point.

Nuance & when to use

Implies that the second item is additional or even more significant. More formal than -고 for listing. Common in writing and formal speech.

Example sentences

그 식당은 맛있을 뿐만 아니라 가격도 저렴해요. That restaurant is not only delicious but also affordable.

한국어를 배울 뿐만 아니라 문화도 이해하게 됐어요. I came to understand not only the language but also the culture.

References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗

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