V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 데다가 – Not Only... But Also / On Top of That

Conjugation & Pattern

• Present: Verb (and 있다/없다) + -는 데다가 | Adjective + -(으)ㄴ 데다가 | Noun + 인 데다가
• Past (Verb): V + -(으)ㄴ 데다가

Detailed Usage

Contracted from '-(으)ㄴ/는 데 + 에다가'. Used to add another fact, quality, or reason of the same polarity (both positive or both negative) onto the first clause ('on top of A, also B').

Example Sentences

1. 1

   미순 씨는 운동을 잘하는 데다가 다른 사람들도 잘 도와줘서 인기가 많아요.

   Misun ssineun undongeul jalhaneun dedaga dareun saramdeuldo jal dowajwoseo ingiga manayo.

   Misun is not only good at sports, but also helps others well, so she is very popular.

2. 2

   요즘 회사 일도 바쁜 데다가 한국어 시험도 준비해야 해서 정신이 없어요.

   Yojeum hoesa ildo bappeun dedaga hangugeo siheomdo junbihaeya haeseo jeongsini eopseoyo.

   On top of being busy with company work lately, I also have to prepare for the Korean exam, so I am swamped.

3. 3

   어제 많이 걸은 데다가 잠도 제대로 못 자서 몸이 무척 피곤해요.

   Eoje mani georeun dedaga jamdo jedaero mot jaseo momi mucheok pigonhaeyo.

   Because I walked a lot yesterday and couldn't sleep properly on top of that, I am exhausted.