A/V-지만

but

Explanation

-지만 is used when the information in the second clause of the sentence is opposite or contrary to that in the first.

It corresponds to 'but' in English. -지만 is added to the stems of verbs and adjectives, and in the case of the past tense, -았/었지만 is added.

Details

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Express a contrast between two clauses and the second clause is usually a contrast to the first clause.

Examples
조금 비싸<span class='focus'>지만</span> 그래도 너무 맛있어요.
It's a bit expensive, but it's still very delicious.
경고하<span class='focus'>지만</span> 그것은 위험하다.
I warned you, but it's dangerous.
한국말은 어렵<span class='focus'>지만</span> 재미있어요.
Korean is difficult but interesting.

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