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About this word
하지만 introduces a contrast between two ideas: “but” or “however.”
At beginner level, it is clearest at the beginning of a new sentence.
Collocations
하지만 괜찮아요하지만 비싸요
Example sentences
가방은 커요. 하지만 비싸요.
gabangeun keoyo. hajiman bissayo.
The bag is big. But it is expensive.
오늘은 바빠요. 하지만 한국어를 공부해요.
oneureun bappayo. hajiman hangugeo-reul gongbuhaeyo.
I am busy today. But I study Korean.
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