How To Say "Kill Two Birds With One Stone" In Korean

The Korean grammar pattern "V + ㄹ/을 겸" reflects the English idiom of "killing two birds with one stone".

It's used to indicate that a single action results in two (or more) outcomes. By adding 도, the subsequent results are emphasized.

Grammar rule: Use V + ㄹ/을 겸 when indicating a single action with dual or multiple results. Emphasize subsequent outcomes with 도.

Dual outcomes with ㄹ/을 겸

Utilizing this pattern, speakers can concisely convey multiple benefits or results of a single action.

Here are some examples:

Sample sentences

Conclusion

The "ㄹ/을 겸" pattern offers a structured way to talk about multiple outcomes resulting from one action in Korean.

Recognizing and utilizing this pattern can help learners convey complex ideas more succinctly.

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