Korean

듯이

듯이
Meaning: as if, like, as though
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

He spoke as if he knew everything.
거센 너울이 배를 집어삼킬 듯이 달려들었다.
A fierce swell rushed as if to swallow the ship.
잔에 가득 담긴 술이 넘칠 듯이 찰랑 흔들리고 있었다.
The wine in the glass was swaying, looking like it would overflow.

Usage Notes

Used after a verb to indicate that the following action is similar to or appears to be the same as the preceding one. Often shortened to '듯'.

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