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when I try to / since

TOPIK 5

Raises a dilemma from attempting something: 'when I try to ~, (then)'.

Examples

설명하자니 너무 복잡해서 그냥 넘어갔어요.

When I tried to explain it, it was too complicated, so I just moved on.
거절하자니 미안하고, 수락하자니 부담스럽고.

When I try to refuse, I feel bad, and when I try to accept, it feels like too much.
솔직하게 말하자니 상처를 줄 것 같아서 망설였어요.

When I tried to speak honestly, I hesitated because I thought it might hurt them.
혼자 하자니 시간이 너무 오래 걸릴 것 같아요.

When I try to do it alone, it seems like it'll take way too long.
지금 떠나자니 아직 할 일이 많이 남아 있어요.

Since I'm trying to leave now, there's still a lot left to do.