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Decoded Slug: 그런데 [geureonde] (However, but)
Korean Grammar Point
그런데 [geureonde] (However, but)
그런데 [geureonde] (However, but)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate contrast or contradiction; 'however', 'but'.
Formation:
Sentence + 그런데 + Sentence
Examples:
처음에는 그 과제가 쉬워 보였어요, 그런데 실제로 해보니 매우 어려웠어요.
Cheoeumeneun geu gwaje ga swiweo boyeosseoyo, geureonde siljero hae boni maeu eoryeosseoyo.
At first, the assignment seemed easy, but when I actually did it, it was very difficult.
저는 가장 좋아하는 스포츠가 농구인데, 그런데 제 친구는 농구를 전혀 좋아하지 않아요.
Jeoneun gajang joahaneun seupocheuga nongguinde, geureonde je chinguneun nonggureul jeonhyeo joahaji anhayo.
My favorite sport is basketball, but my friend does not like basketball at all.
어제 영화관에 갔는데, 그런데 영화가 이미 시작된 후였어요.
Eoje yeonghwagwane gassneunde, geureonde yeonghwaga imi sijakdoen hueosseoyo.
I went to the cinema yesterday, but the movie had already started.
친구가 이 청바지를 추천해 줬는데, 그런데 제 스타일에 맞지 않아요.
Chinguga i cheongbajireul chucheonhae junneunde, geureonde je seutaire matji anhayo.
My friend recommended these jeans to me, but they do not suit my style.
Long explanation:
'그런데 [geureonde]' is a transitional phrase used in Korean to introduce a statement that contradicts or contrasts with what has been said before. It is often used to express a different perspective, a contrary situation, or a conflicting feeling. This conjunction can be translated as 'however', 'but', or 'though' in English.