치고(는)

for (considering)

TOPIK 5

'for a ~ (it's unexpectedly ~)': considering the category.

Examples

  • 이 식당은 가격치고는 음식이 정말 맛있어요.

    For the price, the food at this restaurant is really delicious.

  • 초보자치고는 발음이 꽤 정확하네요.

    For a beginner, your pronunciation is quite accurate.

  • 겨울치고는 날씨가 많이 따뜻한 편이에요.

    For winter, the weather is on the warmer side.

  • 나이치고는 체력이 정말 좋으시네요.

    For your age, you're in really good shape.

  • 첫 작품치고는 완성도가 높은 것 같아요.

    For a first work, it seems to have a high level of quality.

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