등 등 Deung deung

What does 등 등 mean?

등 등 (Deung deung) means: An objective marker used in writing to list examples, items, or categories without claiming to be exhaustive.

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How it's actually used

• 회의에서는 예산, 인력, 일정 등 주요 안건을 논의했습니다.
  Hui-ui-eseo-neun ye-san, in-ryeok, il-jeong deung ju-yo an-ggeon-eul non-ui-haess-seumnida.
  During the meeting, we discussed major agenda items such as budget, personnel, and schedule.
  💡 Demonstrates the standard business and formal report writing style where '등' creates a clean, professional grouping.
• 서울, 부산, 대구 등 대도시의 교통 체증이 심각합니다.
  Seoul, Busan, Daegu deung dae-do-si-ui gyo-tong che-jeung-i sim-gak-ham-ni-da.
  Traffic congestion is severe in major cities like Seoul, Busan, and Daegu.
  💡 Shows how '등' follows a series of parallel nouns to establish clear, objective categories in public discourse.
• 독서, 영화 감상, 운동 등 취미가 다양하시네요.
  Dok-seo, yeong-hwa gam-sang, un-dong deung chwi-mi-ga da-yang-ha-si-ne-yo.
  You have a variety of hobbies, such as reading, watching movies, and exercising.
  💡 Even in polite conversation, using '등' adds a slightly polished, structured tone when summarizing someone's interests.

Related words in Grammar

도대체 do-dae-che에 vs 에서 e vs eseo을 겸 (해서) Eul gyeom (haeseo)을 뿐이다 Eul ppun-ida을 리가 없다 Eul riga eopda

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