-더라도

even if / even though

TOPIK 3

A strong concession: 'even if / no matter ~'.

Examples

  • 5000만 원 이하의 빚을 연체했더라도, 연말까지 전액을 상환하면 서민과 소상공인의 연체 기록이 삭제된다.

    Starting on the 30th, a credit forgiveness program for about 3.7 million people will be implemented. Even if they had defaulted on loans under 50 million won, their delinquency records will be deleted if they pay off the full amount by the end of the year.

    South Korea's Credit Forgiveness Program for Debtors →
  • 조금이더라도 없는 것보단 낫다.

    Better a small fish than an empty dish.

    Source: Tatoeba #11107480
  • 무대에서 쓰러지는 한이 있더라도 공연을 취소할 수는 없습니다.

    There is no way to cancel a show even if I collapse on stage.

    Source: Tatoeba #2656059
  • 조금이더라도 없는 것보단 낫다.

    Better a small fish than an empty dish.

    Source: Tatoeba #11107480

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