듯이

듯이

"듯이" means "as if" or "like."

In this sentence, '듯이' is used to compare the intensity of the rain to the thought of the sky falling, creating a vivid simile.

하늘이 무너질 듯이 비가 쏟아졌다.

The rain poured as if the sky was falling.

Here, '듯이' expresses the manner of preparation likened to the scenario of winning.

그가 승리할 듯이 미리 준비를 철저히 했다.

He thoroughly prepared as though he would win.

In this example, '듯이' conveys the speaker's feeling of emptiness likened to the conclusion of everything.

고향을 떠날 때, 마치 모든 것이 끝난 듯이 허전했다.

When leaving my hometown, I felt empty as though everything was over.