Korean

하지만

하지만
Meaning: but; however
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

The weather was good, but the wind was too strong.
그는 선물 거래를 통해 큰 수익을 얻기도 하지만 위험도 크다.
He sometimes makes big profits through futures trading, but the risk is also high.
그는 도시 사람 행세를 하지만 행동은 파인 같다.
He acts like a city person, but his behavior is like a country bumpkin.
남들은 그렇다고 하지만, 실제 사정은 그렇잖다.
Others say it's like that, but the actual situation is not.

Usage Notes

Used to connect two clauses where the second clause presents a contrast or exception to the first.

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