-지만

but / however

TOPIK 2

Connects two clauses in contrast: 'but / however'.

Examples from real articles

  • 미국 측은 2029년 1분기 이후에야 전환이 가능하다고 보고 있지만, 한국 정부는 더 빠른 시간에 전환할 수 있다고 생각하고 있습니다.

    The U.S. side believes that the transfer is only possible after the first quarter of 2029, but the Korean government thinks it can be transferred in a shorter time.

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  • 1979년에 서울의 유명한 대학교에 입학했지만, 심한 기관지 천식 때문에 학교에 다니기가 매우 어려웠습니다.

    He entered a famous university in Seoul in 1979, but it was very difficult to attend school due to severe bronchial asthma.

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  • 그는 증거를 인멸하려 했지만, 결국 법적 처벌을 받게 되었습니다.

    He tried to destroy the evidence, but in the end he ended up receiving legal punishment.

    Tragic Fate of a Bride-to-Be →

  • 2013년에는 성인의 12.6%가 음주운전을 경험했지만, 2023년에는 2% 초반까지 떨어졌습니다.

    In 2013, 12.6% of adults had experienced drunk driving, but by 2023 it had dropped to the low 2% range.

    Declining Rates of Drunk Driving →

  • 일부는 이부진 사장의 친절한 태도를 높이 평가했지만, 다른 이들은 학교 운영과 관련된 문제라고 지적했습니다.

    Some highly praised President Lee Boo-jin's kind attitude, but others pointed out that it was a matter related to school management.

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  • 처음 금을 구매했을 때 금 시세는 1g당 약 460위안(약 9만 6천 원) 수준이었지만, 올해 2월 기준 금값은 1g당 1100위안(약 23만 원)까지 올랐습니다.

    When gold was first purchased, the gold price was around 460 yuan (about 96,000 won) per gram, but as of February this year, the gold price rose to 1,100 yuan (about 230,000 won) per gram.

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  • 안타깝게도 그는 지난해 세상을 떠났지만, 그의 친절한 모습과 따뜻한 마음은 사람들의 기억 속에 남아있습니다.

    Sadly, he passed away last year, but his kind appearance and warm heart remain in people's memories.

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  • A 씨는 심정지 상태로 병원으로 옮겨졌지만 끝내 숨졌습니다.

    Mr. A was taken to the hospital in cardiac arrest, but ultimately died.

    Tragic Suicide and Child Death in Apartment →

  • 리키는 자신의 진짜 이름과 과거의 기억을 되찾았지만, 여전히 가족들과 재회하지 못하고 있습니다.

    Ricky recovered his real name and past memories, but he still has not been able to reunite with his family.

    Amnesiac Indian Man Rediscovers His Identity →

  • 겉보기엔 흔한 카페처럼 보이지만 문을 열고 들어서자 전혀 다른 공간이 펼쳐졌다.

    It looks like an ordinary café from the outside, but when you open the door and step in, a completely different space unfolds.

    Relaxation Oasis in Seoul's University District →

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