Korean word

그래도

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeuraedo

Meaning

  • adverbstill

Example

시간이 없지만 그래도 먹어야 해요.si ga ni eop jji man keu rae do meo geo ya hae yo

We don't have time, but we still have to eat.

Illustration for 그래도 (still)

More examples

시간은 부족하지만 그래도 괜찮아요.si ga neun pu jo ka ji man keu rae do kwaen cha na yo

We don't have enough time, but it's still okay.

Core concept

A setback or opposing reason is present, but the planned action keeps moving forward.

Common phrases

  • 그래도 괜찮아요keu rae do kwaen cha na yo

    still okay

Similar words

그렇지만keureochiman: Accepts a previous point before turning to a different or unexpected point.
그럼에도 불구하고keureomedo pulguhago: Shows that an action or result continues despite an obstacle or difficult condition.
하지만hajiman: Introduces a fact or condition that conflicts with what was just said.

Definition in Korean

불리한 조건이나 반대되는 이유가 있어도 행동이나 결정을 그대로 밀고 나갈 때 쓰는 부사pul li han cho geo ni na pan dae doe neun i yu ga i sseo do haeng dong i na kyeol jeong eul keu dae ro mil go na gal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The word combines a conversational form meaning "that is so" with a particle meaning "also or even", creating a concessive sense that carries an action forward.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it can sound firm, resigned, or gently argumentative depending on the surrounding context.

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