Not only... but also
To emphasize that someone has more than just one great quality, Danish uses the paired conjunction ikke kun ... men også (not only ... but also). These words wrap around the traits you are connecting, adding extra emphasis to the second one.
| She is looking for a guy who is not only outgoing, but also funny. | Hun leder efter en fyr der ikke kun er udadvendt, men også sjov. |
| He is not only handsome, but also smart. | Han er ikke kun pæn, men også klog. |
Using blot for "merely"
Another very common way to express this is by swapping kun (only) for blot (only/merely). Ikke blot ... men også means exactly the same thing as ikke kun ... men også, though it can sound slightly more refined or written.
| The guy is not only caring, but also faithful. | Fyren er ikke blot omsorgsfuld, men også trofast. |
| She seems not only caring, but also very ambitious. | Hun virker ikke blot omsorgsfuld, men også meget ambitiøs. |
Connecting more than just adjectives
These correlative conjunctions aren't limited to adjectives. You can use them to connect nouns, time phrases, or other concepts to show that someone is the complete package.
| The woman has not only the career but also the personality. | Kvinden har ikke kun karrieren, men også personligheden. |
| He is not only loving in the morning, but also in the evening. | Han er ikke kun kærlig om morgenen, men også om aftenen. |
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