EP50
-을수록
eulsurok
the more ~, the more
What does -을수록 (eulsurok) mean in Korean?
How to Use
Used when one thing increases as another increases.
Rule: After a stem ending in a consonant, use -을수록 (먹을수록). After a vowel or ㄹ, drop the 을 (갈수록). It often pairs with -으면 in front — 보면 볼수록 means 'the more you look at it'.
Examples
먹을수록 맛있어요.
The more I eat, the better it tastes.
연습할수록 늘어요.
The more you practice, the better you get.
알수록 어려워요.
The more I learn, the harder it gets.
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