English–Korean

“however” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureona

Example

그러나 결과는 달랐다.keu reo na kyeol gwa neun tal lat tta

However, the result was different.

Illustration for 그러나 (however)

How to say “however” in Korean

“However” in Korean is 그러나 (keureona).

Signals that what follows does not match or support what came before.

Full entry for 그러나: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 그러나

그러나 현실은 녹록지 않았다.keu reo na hyeon si reun nong nok jji a nat tta

However, reality proved difficult.

Tips for using 그러나

  • In Korean reading, this word often opens a sentence and helps show that the next idea changes direction.

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