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Decoded Slug: ~지만 [jimyeon] (But, however)
Korean Grammar Point
~지만 [jimyeon] (But, however)
~지만 [jimyeon] (But, however)
Short explanation:
Used to express contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 지만
Examples:
오늘의 날씨는 흐리지만, 기분은 매우 좋아요.
Oneul-ui nalssineun heulijiman, gibuneun maeu joayo.
Even though today's weather is cloudy, I feel very good.
그 영화는 재미없었지만, 그 배우의 연기는 훌륭했어요.
Geu yeonghwaneun jaemiopseotjiman, geu baeuui yeongineun hulryunghaesseoyo.
Although the movie was not interesting, the actor's performance was great.
고기를 좋아하지만, 가끔 비건 음식을 먹습니다.
Gogireul johahajiman, gaggeum bigeon eumsigeul meogseumnida.
I like meat, but sometimes I eat vegan food.
아들은 친절하지만, 때때로 소심해집니다.
Adeureun chinjeolhajiman, ttaettaero sosimhaejibnida.
My son is kind, but sometimes he becomes timid.
Long explanation:
'~지만 [jimyeon]' is a conjunction used in Korean to express contrast or contradiction. It is akin to 'but' or 'however' in English. It connects two clauses where the second clause presents a contradiction or an unexpected result compared to the first clause. The first clause expresses a situation or condition, and the second clause expresses something contradictory.