Korean

여전히
Meaning: still, as ever
Part of Speech: Adverb

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如
前

Example sentences

Even though ten years have passed, he still looks young.
이 지역은 고유의 전통 축제를 여전히 지키고 있다.
This region still preserves its unique traditional festivals.
할아버지는 연세가 많으신데도 여전히 기력이 좋으시다.
Even though my grandfather is old, he still has good energy.
그 영화의 결말은 여전히 명장면으로 남아 있다.
The ending of that movie remains a famous scene.
그 사건은 여전히 풀리지 않은 불가사의로 남아 있습니다.
That incident still remains an unsolved mystery.
그의 진심에 대한 의구가 여전히 남아 있다.
Misgivings about his sincerity still remain.
이번 선거의 결과는 여전히 안갯속이다.
The result of this election is still in a fog.
늦잠을 자서 서둘러야 하는데 동생은 여전히 방에서 꾸물대고 있다.
I woke up late and need to hurry, but my younger sibling is still dawdling in their room.
그는 나이를 먹고도 여전히 철없이 군다.
Even after aging, he still behaves childishly.
김희선은 여전히 아름답다.
Kim Hee-sun is still beautiful.

Usage Notes

Indicates that a state or action continues as it was before.

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