-다시피Korean connective · TOPIK 4
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One connective with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.
A connective ending used to mean "as - ."
듣는 사람이 이미 알고 있는 것과 같음을 나타내는 연결 어미.
쓰임Usage
‘알다’, ‘보다’, ‘느끼다’, ‘짐작하다’ 등의 동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
보다시피 저희 딸이 키가 좀 작아요.
As you can see, our daughter is a bit short.
알다시피 이 세상에 완벽한 것이란 없다.
As you know, nothing in this world is perfect.
주지하다시피 문학은 언어를 표현 수단으로 삼는다.
As is well known, literature uses language as its medium of expression.
대화In conversation
선생님도 아시다시피 요새 제 사정이 어렵습니다.
As you, teacher, also know, my circumstances have been difficult lately.
내가 자네를 개인적으로 안다고 해서 자네만 특별히 봐 줄 수는 없네.
Just because I know you personally, I can't give you special treatment.
A connective ending used to mean "almost like - ."
그 동작에 가깝게 함을 나타내는 연결 어미.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after verbs, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
동사 또는 ‘-었-’, ‘-겠-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
지수는 요새 입맛이 없어서 거의 굶다시피 하고 있다.
Jisu has no appetite these days, so she's basically starving herself.
나는 너무 피곤해서 거의 쓰러지다시피 침대에 누웠다.
I was so tired that I collapsed onto the bed, almost passing out.
중요한 시험을 앞둔 승규는 도서관에서 거의 살다시피 한다.
Seungyu, facing an important exam, practically lives in the library.
대화In conversation
왜 가게를 그렇게 싼 값에 넘기셨습니까?
Why did you sell the shop so cheaply?
거의 뺏기다시피 된 거지, 뭐.
It was almost taken away from me, so—well, that's how it went.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other connectives you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common questions
What does -다시피 mean in Korean?
-다시피 is a connective introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). A connective ending used to mean "as - ." It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.
When do you use -다시피?
Attaches after verbs, the past -었- or the future -겠-.
What TOPIK level is -다시피?
4급 — TOPIK 4, upper intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.
Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.