Korean word

불구하고

Pronunciation

Romanizationpulguhago

Meaning

  • adverbdespite

Example

비가 왔음에도 불구하고 우리는 소풍을 갔다.pi ga wa sseu me do pul gu ha go u ri neun so pung eul kat tta

Despite the rain, we went on a picnic.

Illustration for 불구하고 (despite)

More examples

약속이 있었음에도 불구하고 그는 오지 않았다.yak sso gi i sseo sseu me do pul gu ha go keu neun o ji a nat tta

Despite having an appointment, he did not come.

Core concept

Something remains true, but it fails to stop the main outcome.

Common phrases

  • 에도 불구하고e do pul gu ha go

    despite

  • 그럼에도 불구하고keu reo me do pul gu ha go

    despite that

Similar words

그래도keuraedo: Shows a plan or action carrying on even when circumstances make it difficult.
그런데도keureondedo: Signals that events turn out differently from what the earlier situation suggests.

Definition in Korean

앞의 사실이나 조건이 결과에 영향을 주지 않음을 나타내며 주로 '에도 불구하고'와 함께 쓰이는 부사.a pui sa si ri na cho geo ni kyeol gwa e yeong hyang eul chu ji a neu meul na ta nae myeo chu ro e do pul gu ha go wa ham kke sseu i neun pu sa

Word origin

불구하고 (bulguhago, "despite") developed from 불구 (bulgu, "not being bound"), linking an obstacle to an outcome that continues regardless.

Usage tips

  • This form often appears after a condition before the main clause, so spotting it helps learners follow long Korean sentences with an unexpected result.

Other meanings

  • regardless ofadverb
  • even thoughadverb

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