V + -(으)ㅁ으로써, N + -(으)로써 (By doing, by means of)
Meaning: By doing, through, by means of (indicates the method, means, or instrument used to achieve a result).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb stem with batchim + -음으로써 | No batchim/ㄹ + -ㅁ으로써
- Noun with batchim + -으로써 | No batchim/ㄹ + -로써
Detailed Usage
Widely used in formal writing, TOPIK II essays (Question 54), and news to specify the action or instrument through which a result is achieved.
Example Sentences
- 1
온 국민이 노력함으로써 한국 경제가 발전되었다.
On gungmini noryeokhameurosseo hanguk gyeongjega baljeondoeeotda.
Through the efforts of the entire nation, the Korean economy developed.
- 2
책을 많이 읽음으로써 견문을 넓히고 있다.
Chaegeul mani ilgeumeurosseo gyeonmuneul neophigo itda.
I am broadening my horizons by reading many books.
- 3
그녀는 뛰어난 노래 실력으로써 사람들을 놀라게 했다.
Geunyeoneun ttwieonan norae sillyeogeurosseo saramdeureul nollage haetda.
She amazed people with her outstanding singing ability.
Important Notes
Distinguish from -(으)로서 (role/status): -(으)로써 and -(으)ㅁ으로써 indicate means or method.
