Used to emphasize that a situation or state continues to be the same despite the passage of time.
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- Indicates a state remains unchanged over time.
- Used to express that something is still the same as before.
- Functions as an adverb placed before the verb or adjective.
개요
'여전히'는 시간의 흐름 속에서도 상태나 상황이 바뀌지 않고 그대로 유지됨을 강조할 때 쓰는 표현입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 서술어 앞에 위치하며, 문장의 전체적인 분위기를 결정하는 중요한 역할을 합니다. '여전히 ~하다'의 형태로 고정되어 사용되는 경우가 많습니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 날씨, 사람의 성격, 건강, 사회적 현상 등 변할 것이라 예상되는 상황이 여전할 때 자주 쓰입니다. 예를 들어 '여전히 춥다', '여전히 예쁘다'처럼 상태를 묘사할 때 유용합니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '아직'은 어떤 일이 완료되지 않았음을 강조하는 반면, '여전히'는 이전과 똑같은 상태가 유지되고 있음을 강조합니다. '여전히'는 좀 더 문어체적이고 상태의 지속성에 초점을 맞춥니다.
Examples
그녀는 여전히 아름답다.
everydayShe is still beautiful.
이 문제는 여전히 해결되지 않았습니다.
formalThis problem is still not solved.
우리 여전히 친구지?
informalWe are still friends, right?
해당 이론은 여전히 학계에서 유효하다.
academicThe theory is still valid in academia.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
여전히 건강하세요
Are you still healthy?
여전히 똑같네요
It is exactly the same as before.
여전히 인기 있다
Still popular.
Often Confused With
While '아직' emphasizes that an action is not yet complete, '여전히' emphasizes that a state continues to exist from the past.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in register and can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is frequently used to emphasize stability or lack of change. When used with negative verbs, it highlights the persistence of a negative state.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with '아직' in contexts where progress is expected. Remember that '여전히' focuses on the consistency of a state rather than the progress of an task. It should always be placed before the verb.
Tips
Focus on the continuity of states
Use '여전히' when you want to highlight that a previous state has not changed. It is perfect for describing personality traits or ongoing weather patterns.
Avoid overuse in short sentences
While useful, overusing '여전히' can make your speech sound repetitive. Try to vary your vocabulary with synonyms like '아직도' when appropriate.
Reflecting on social changes
Koreans often use '여전히' in news or social commentary to point out that certain systemic problems still persist despite efforts to change them.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective '여전하다' (to be as before), which combines '여(如)' meaning 'like' and '전(前)' meaning 'before'. It literally means 'like before'.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, the concept of maintaining one's character or relationship over time is highly valued. '여전히' is often used to express loyalty or consistency in human relationships.
Memory Tip
Think of the word as 'Yet + Still'. It bridges the past and the present, showing that the bridge hasn't broken.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions'아직'은 어떤 일이 끝나지 않았다는 미완의 느낌이 강하고, '여전히'는 이전과 변함없는 상태가 지속된다는 느낌이 강합니다.
네, 가능합니다. '여전히 모르겠다', '여전히 변하지 않았다'와 같이 부정적인 상황에서도 지속성을 표현할 때 자연스럽게 쓰입니다.
보통 문장의 앞부분이나 동사/형용사 바로 앞에 위치하여 강조하고 싶은 내용을 수식합니다.
네, 격식과 상관없이 일상 대화에서 매우 자주 사용되는 표현입니다.
Test Yourself
그는 10년이 지난 지금도 ___ 멋지다.
시간이 흘렀음에도 상태가 유지됨을 나타내므로 '여전히'가 가장 적절합니다.
'여전히 비가 온다.'
상태의 지속성을 나타내는 의미입니다.
(아름답다 / 여전히 / 그녀는 / )
주어+부사+서술어 순서가 가장 자연스럽습니다.
Score: /3
Summary
Used to emphasize that a situation or state continues to be the same despite the passage of time.
- Indicates a state remains unchanged over time.
- Used to express that something is still the same as before.
- Functions as an adverb placed before the verb or adjective.
Focus on the continuity of states
Use '여전히' when you want to highlight that a previous state has not changed. It is perfect for describing personality traits or ongoing weather patterns.
Avoid overuse in short sentences
While useful, overusing '여전히' can make your speech sound repetitive. Try to vary your vocabulary with synonyms like '아직도' when appropriate.
Reflecting on social changes
Koreans often use '여전히' in news or social commentary to point out that certain systemic problems still persist despite efforts to change them.
Examples
4 of 4그녀는 여전히 아름답다.
She is still beautiful.
이 문제는 여전히 해결되지 않았습니다.
This problem is still not solved.
우리 여전히 친구지?
We are still friends, right?
해당 이론은 여전히 학계에서 유효하다.
The theory is still valid in academia.
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This Word in Other Languages
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More family words
백일
A2100th day celebration (of a baby).
환갑
A260th birthday celebration.
칠순
A270th birthday celebration.
팔순
A280th birthday celebration.
알아주다
B1To recognize/understand (feelings); to acknowledge someone's thoughts or efforts.
입양아
A2Adopted child; a child legally taken into another family.
양녀
B1Adopted daughter.
입양
A2Adoption; legally taking another's child as one's own.
귀여워하다
A2To adore, to find cute, to cherish.
정답다
A2To be affectionate; to be friendly.
