-던데

I found that (background)

TOPIK 3

Recalls background the speaker observed, inviting a response.

Examples

  • 그 식당은 음식이 정말 맛있던데요.

    I found that the food at that restaurant was really delicious.

  • 어제 날씨가 많이 춥던데 괜찮았어요?

    I found that it was really cold yesterday — were you okay?

  • 그 영화가 생각보다 재미있던데.

    I found that the movie was more interesting than I expected.

  • 제가 갔을 때 가게가 닫혀 있던데요.

    I found that the shop was closed when I went there.

  • 민준 씨가 한국어를 잘하던데 어디서 배웠어요?

    I found that Minjun speaks Korean well — where did he learn it?

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