그러나 vs 하지만 vs 그런데

1. Title : 그러나 vs 하지만 vs 그런데

2. Grammar Explanation

In Korean, there are several conjunctions that translate to "but" in English: 그러나, 하지만 and 그런데. While they all serve a similar purpose of contrasting two clauses, their usage can vary depending on context and formality.

1. 그러나:

   • Used mainly in writing, official contexts, and formal speeches.

   • Example: 저는 열심히 공부했습니다. 그러나 시험에 떨어졌습니다.

   • Translation: I studied hard. However, I failed the exam.

2. 하지만:

   • Similar to 그러나, but slightly less formal, widely used in conversation.

   • Example: 저는 운동을 좋아해요. 하지만 시간이 없어요.

   • Translation: I like exercising. However, I don't have time.

3. 그런데:

   • Used in spoken language, can indicate contrast or change of topic.

   • Example (contrast): 날씨가 추워요. 그런데 바람이 불지 않아요.

   • Translation: The weather is cold. But, the wind isn't blowing.

   • Example (change of topic): 오늘 전 여자친구를 만났어요. 그런데 무슨 일이 있었냐면...

   • Translation: I met my ex-girlfriend today. (and or so) , what happened was...

3. Example Sentences

1. 저는 커피를 좋아합니다. 그러나 매일 마시지는 않습니다.

   (I like coffee. However, I don't drink it every day.)

2. 나는 ‘하지만’을 가르치고 있어. 하지만 나는 ‘하지만’을 자주 쓰지 않아.

   (I am teaching you 하지만. But I don’t use 하지만 often.)

3. 그 남자는 잘생겼어요. 그런데 쓰레기예요.

   (He is good-looking. but he is trash.)

4. 영화가 괜찮았어요. 그런데 돈 아까웠어요.

   (A move was okay. but it was waste of money.)

4. Sample Dialogues

• A: 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요. (Today’s weather is so nice.)

  B: 네, 하지만 만날 사람이 없어요.. (Right, but I don’t have anyone can meet.)

• A: 이번 주말에 뭐 해요? (What are you doing this weekend?)

  B: 글쎄요.. 그런데 왜 물어봐요? 저 좋아해요? (Well.. why do you ask me? Do you like me?)

  A: 아니요. 일 더 하고 빌린 돈이나 빨리 갚으라고요. (No, I mean work more and pay me back the money that you borrowed.)

5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. I want to ride a bicycle. But it is raining.

2. I wanted to watch a movie. However, I didn't have time.

3. I woke up early in the morning. But I am still tired.

4. I am good at English. However, Korean is difficult.

5. My friend likes cats. But I like dogs.

6. The food at that restaurant is delicious. But the service is not good.

7. I want to travel on the weekend. However, I don't have money.

8. That book is interesting. However, it is too long.

9. I like exercising. But I don't have time.

10. I planned to watch a movie with my friend. But my friend was busy.

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