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background / contrast

TOPIK 2

Sets up background or contrast for what follows.

Examples

  • 나는 언젠가는 프랑스에 꼭 가야되는데, 그게 언제인지는 모르겠어.

    It is inevitable that I go to France someday, I just don't know when.

    Source: Tatoeba #5385
  • 너와 이야기 하는 것은 정말 좋았는데, 근데 진짜 가봐야 해.

    It's been nice talking to you, but I really must go now.

    Source: Tatoeba #8361876
  • 열쇠를 찾고 있는데 좀 도와주시겠어요?

    Would you help me look for my keys?

    Source: Tatoeba #11106749

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