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Decoded Slug: ~이지만 [ijiman] (But, although)
Korean Grammar Point
~이지만 [ijiman] (But, although)
~이지만 [ijiman] (But, although)
Short explanation:
Used to convey a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'although'.
Formation:
Clause 1 + 지만 + Clause 2
Examples:
평소에 드라마를 잘 안 보는 편이지만 이 드라마는 흥미로워서 꼭 봐야겠어요.
Pyeongsoe deurameureul jal an boneun pyeonijiman i deurameuneun heungmirowoseo ggok bwayagesseoyo.
I usually don't watch dramas, but this drama is so interesting that I must watch it.
오늘 날씨가 좋지만 바쁘서 나가지 못할 것 같아요.
Oneul nalssiga joijiman bappeoseo nagaji mothael geo gatayo.
The weather is good today, but I think I won't be able to go out because I'm busy.
당신은 젊지만 이미 많은 경험을 가지고 있네요.
Dangsineun jeolmjiman imi maneun gyeongheomeul gajigo itneyo.
You are young, but you already have a lot of experience.
제가 팀장이지만 모든 결정을 혼자서 하지는 않아요.
Jega timjangijiman modeun gyeoljeongeul honjaseo hajineun anhayo.
I am the team leader, but I don't make all the decisions by myself.
Long explanation:
'~이지만 [ijiman]' is a phrase used in Korean to indicate a contrast or contradiction between two statements or facts. It is similar to 'but' or 'although' in English. Despite the situation or condition presented in the first clause, the information in the second clause transpires or is still valid. In casual contexts, '-지만 [jiman]' can also be used on its own.