A/V-(으)ㄴ/는데 ①

But/And (background). Provides background information or sets up a contrast. Can mean 'but', 'and', or 'however'.

Formation

Past adjectives: (으)ㄴ데. Past verbs: 었는데. Present verbs: 는데. Present adjectives: (으)ㄴ데. Future: (으)ㄹ 건데. 바쁘다 → 바쁜데. 가다 → 가는데. 갔다 → 갔는데.

Examples

바쁜데 만나요.

bappeunde mannayo

I am busy but let's meet (providing background).

Background information

Usage

Used to provide background information or set up a contrast. Can mean "but", "and", or "so". Past: (으)ㄴ데 after adjectives, 었는데 after verbs. Present: 는데 after verbs, (으)ㄴ데 after adjectives. Future: (으)ㄹ 건데.

Notes

But/And (background) ending: (으)ㄴ/는데. Past adjectives: (으)ㄴ데. Past verbs: 었는데. Present verbs: 는데. Present adjectives: (으)ㄴ데. Future: (으)ㄹ 건데. Provides background or contrast.

Formation

Past adjectives: (으)ㄴ데
Past verbs: 었는데
Present verbs: 는데
Present adjectives: (으)ㄴ데
Future: (으)ㄹ 건데
Examples
바쁘다바쁜데
가다가는데
갔다갔는데

Examples

바쁜데 만나요.
bappeunde mannayo
// Expected output:
I am busy but let's meet (providing background).
Context: Background information

Notes

  • But/And (background) ending: (으)ㄴ/는데.
  • Past adjectives: (으)ㄴ데.
  • Past verbs: 었는데.
  • Present verbs: 는데.
  • Present adjectives: (으)ㄴ데.
  • Future: (으)ㄹ 건데.
  • Provides background or contrast.

Usage

  • Used to provide background information or set up a contrast.
  • Can mean "but", "and", or "so".
  • Past: (으)ㄴ데 after adjectives, 었는데 after verbs.
  • Present: 는데 after verbs, (으)ㄴ데 after adjectives.
  • Future: (으)ㄹ 건데.

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