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Decoded Slug: ~는데 [neunde] (But, and, so)
Korean Grammar Point
~는데 [neunde] (But, and, so)
~는데 [neunde] (But, and, so)
Short explanation:
Used to connect two clauses in a variety of contexts; often translated as 'but', 'and', or 'so'.
Formation:
Verb/Adjective stem + 는데
Examples:
날씨가 추운데 외투를 안 입었어요. 병이 나겠어요.
Nalssiga chunneunde witooreul an ibeosseoyo. byeongi nagesseoyo.
The weather is cold but you didn't wear a coat. You might get sick.
친구를 만나기로 했는데, 비가와서 계획이 바뀌었어요.
chingureul mannagiro haetneunde, bigawaseo gyeonghoeki byeonkyeosseoyo.
I was supposed to meet a friend, but the plans changed because it's raining.
오늘 공부를 많이 했는데 여전히 이해가 안 가요.
oneul gongbureul manhi haetneunde yeojeonhi ihaega an gayo.
I studied a lot today, but I still don't understand.
그려 웃었는데, 나한테 화나있었어요.
geuryeo useotneunde, nahante hwanaisseosseoyo.
He smiled, but he was angry with me.
Long explanation:
'~는데 [neunde]' is used to connect two clauses in a variety of contexts in Korean. While it can often be translated as 'but', 'and', or 'so' in English, the specific translation can vary depending on the context. The ~는데 form helps to express contrast, reason, or explanation between two related ideas or actions in the same sentence. It can be placed at the end of the sentence as well for a more conversational tone leaving the sentence open for more explanation.