-는데

background / contrast

TOPIK 2

Sets up background or contrast for what follows.

Examples

비가 오는데 우산이 없어요.

It's raining, but I don't have an umbrella.
배가 고픈데 돈이 없어요.

I'm hungry, but I don't have any money.
이 옷이 예쁜데 너무 비싸요.

This outfit is pretty, but it's too expensive.
저는 한국어를 공부하는데 어려워요.

I'm studying Korean, but it's difficult.
친구는 커피를 마시는데 저는 차를 마셔요.

My friend drinks coffee, but I drink tea.

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