-(으)ㄴ데(요)

but / although (background)

TOPIK 2

Gives background or soft contrast before a follow-up: 'but / and (you know)'.

Examples

배가 고픈데 먹을 게 없어요.

I'm hungry, but there's nothing to eat.
이 옷이 예쁜데 너무 비싸요.

This outfit is pretty, but it's too expensive.
밖에 비가 오는데 우산이 없어요.

It's raining outside, but I don't have an umbrella.
한국어를 배우고 싶은데 시간이 없어요.

I want to learn Korean, but I don't have time.
제가 갔는데 친구가 없었어요.

I went there, but my friend wasn't there.

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