N + 에다가 (게다가) – Into/Onto N & In Addition to N

Conjugation & Pattern

• Target location of placement: N(place/container) + 에다(가) + 놓다/두다/쓰다/적다/넣다
• Addition of items: N1 + 에다(가) + N2 + 도/까지 (In addition to N1, also N2)
• Conjunctive adverb: 게다가 (Moreover, in addition)

Detailed Usage

'N + 에다(가)' has two main functions: (1) Indicating the specific location where something is put, placed, or written down; (2) Expressing addition—combining N2 on top of N1 ('in addition to N1, also N2'). The corresponding sentence-initial adverb is '게다가' ('moreover').

Example Sentences

1. 1

   중요한 서류는 모두 이 상자에다가 넣어 두었습니다.

   Jungyohan seoryuneun modu i sangjaedaga neoteo dueotseumnida.

   I put all the important documents into this box for safekeeping.

2. 2

   점심으로 비빔밥에다가 냉면까지 먹어서 배가 너무 불러요.

   Jeomsimeuro bibimbabedaga naengmyeonkkaji meogeoseo baega neomu bulleoyo.

   I ate cold noodles on top of bibimbap for lunch, so I am completely full.

3. 3

   그 친구는 머리도 똑똑하고 마음도 착해요. 게다가 손재주도 있어요.

   Geu chinguneun meorido ttokttokhago maeumdo chakhaeyo. gedaga sonjaejudo isseoyo.

   That friend is both smart and kind-hearted. Moreover, they are also very handy.