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더 / 덜
Try it freeComplete examples with 더 / 덜Apply the formation rule before moving into the related grammar path.Open →Explanation
더 intensifies comparative degree: 더 빨리, 더 좋아요.
덜 means less: 덜 매워요.
Often pairs with 보다 comparisons but can stand alone in context.
For superlative “most”, use 가장 / 제일.
Level: beginner. Read the pattern, say each example out loud, then write two new sentences of your own before moving on.
After you can produce the form, open related Chamelingo pages (vocabulary, conjugator, particles) so the pattern connects to words you actually study.
Examples
조금 더 크게 말해 주세요.
Please speak a bit louder.
이건 덜 달아요.
This one is less sweet.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate English word-for-word into “더 / 덜”: match Korean order and speech level.
- Do not treat near-miss patterns as free synonyms of “더 / 덜” without checking meaning and register.
How to practice
- Register: learn the polite 요 form first unless this page is specifically about formal 습니다 style.
- Production tip: use the pattern in a short dialogue (question + answer) the same day you study it.
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