Core Pattern Rule: As you [know/see]
The pattern -다시피 is used to state a fact that the listener already knows or can perceive through their senses. It's equivalent to saying "As you know," "As you can see," or "As you can hear."
Meaning & Usage
Meaning: Confirms a shared understanding or observation before making a related point.
When to use: Use it when the information is obvious or has been previously established. It often precedes an explanation, excuse, or statement of fact.
Formation
Attach -다시피 directly to a verb stem, regardless of whether it ends in a vowel or a consonant.
알다 (to know) + -다시피 → 알다시피 (As you know)
보다 (to see) + -다시피 → 보다시피 (As you see)
듣다 (to hear) + -다시피 → 듣다시피 (As you hear)
알다시피 난 돈이 없어. / 보다시피 아주 바빠요. / 느끼다시피 날씨가 추워.
Nuance: "Practically" or "Almost"
Beyond confirming shared knowledge, -다시피 has a second important usage: to express that an action is done to such an extent that it's almost or practically another state.
Meaning & Usage
Meaning: It emphasizes the frequency or intensity of an action. It translates to "practically," "almost," or "as if."
Structure: This usage often appears in the form [Verb]다시피 하다.
Examples
매일 오다시피 해.
Natural: I practically come here every day.
여기서 살다시피 해요.
Natural: I practically live here. (I'm here so often it's like I live here.)
굶다시피 했어요.
Natural: I practically starved. (I ate so little, it was like starving.)
매일 오다시피 해. / 여기서 살다시피 해요. / 굶다시피 했어.
Usage with Past Tense
You can use -다시피 to refer to actions or events that happened in the past, such as something someone said or learned earlier.
Formation
To do this, attach -다시피 to the past tense verb stem (-았/었-).
말했다 (said) + -다시피 → 말했다시피 (As I said)
배웠다 (learned) + -다시피 → 배웠다시피 (As we learned)
예상했다 (expected) + -다시피 → 예상했다시피 (As expected)
Context
This is common when reminding someone of previous information or referring back to a shared experience. It can often stand alone as a short phrase.
A: 우리 저번에 이거 배웠죠? (We learned this last time, right?)
B: 네, 배웠다시피 이건 중요해요. (Yes, as we learned, this is important.)
아까 말했다시피. / 예상하다시피요. / 배웠다시피.
Politeness & Formality
The -다시피 clause itself is neutral in politeness. The formality of your sentence is determined by the final verb ending.
Casual vs. Polite
Casual (반말): Use endings like -아/어, -았/었어, or noun endings for close friends or those younger than you.
Polite (해요체): Use endings like -아요/어요, -았/었어요 for general polite conversation.
Notice how the same core phrase can be adapted for different situations.
Casual: 보다시피 고장 났어. (As you can see, it's broken.)
Polite: 보다시피 고장 났어요. (As you can see, it's broken.)
보다시피 다 팔렸어. / 보다시피 다 팔렸어요. / 듣다시피 사실이 아니야. / 듣다시피 사실이 아니에요.