Korean word

그렇지만

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureochiman

Meaning

  • adverbbut

Example

가격이 비싸다 그렇지만 품질이 좋아.ka gyeo gi pi ssa da keu reo chi man pum ji ri cho a

The price is high, but the quality is good.

Illustration for 그렇지만 (but)

More examples

상황은 어렵다 그렇지만 여전히 희망이 있다.sang hwang eun eo ryeop tta keu reo chi man yeo jeon hi hi mang i it tta

The situation is difficult, but there is still hope.

Core concept

One fact is accepted, then the conversation turns in a different direction.

Common phrases

  • 그렇지만 여전히keu reo chi man yeo jeon hi

    but still

Similar words

하지만hajiman: Adds a clear opposing fact or condition after partly accepting the earlier point.
그러나keureona: Introduces a contrasting fact or opinion in formal speech or writing.
그래도keuraedo: Shows that an action or result continues despite a problem or opposing reason.

Definition in Korean

앞의 말을 인정하되 그와 반대되거나 예외인 내용을 잇는 부사.a pui ma reul in jeong ha doe keu wa pan dae doe geo na ye oe in nae yong eul in neun pu sa

Word origin

It combines the stem of a word meaning to be so with a contrastive ending, forming a connector for an unexpected second point.

Usage tips

  • In Korean conversation, it can begin a new sentence after a pause, much like starting with a contrasting idea in English.

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