V/A + -기는커녕, N + -은/는커녕 (Far from ..., let alone ...)
Meaning: Far from doing/being..., let alone..., not to mention... (strongly negates the first item and states an even more extreme or opposite situation in the second).
Conjugation & Pattern
- Verb / Adjective stem (V/A) + -기는커녕
- Noun with batchim + -은커녕 | No batchim + -는커녕
- Main clause typically contains 만, 도, or negation
Detailed Usage
Completely denies the expectation in the first part and emphasizes that even a much smaller thing is impossible (or that the exact opposite happened).
Example Sentences
- 1
주말에 쉬기는커녕 회사에 나와서 하루 종일 일만 했다.
Jumare swigineunkeonyeong hoesae nawaseo haru jongil ilman haetda.
Far from resting on the weekend, I came into the office and did nothing but work all day.
- 2
저는 해외여행은커녕 제주도에도 못 가 보았습니다.
Jeoneun haeoeyeohaengeunkeonyeong jejudoedo mot ga boatseumnida.
Let alone overseas travel, I haven't even been to Jeju Island.
- 3
도와주었더니 칭찬은커녕 오히려 야단만 맞았어요.
Dowajueotdeoni chingchaneunkeonyeong ohiryeo yadanman majasseoyo.
Far from being praised for helping, I only got scolded instead.
Important Notes
With nouns, interchangeable with '-은/는 고사하고'.
