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Processing keyword: ~기는 [gineun] (But)
The Korean grammar point "~기는" (gineun) is used to contrast statements or provide an unexpected nuance to a sentence, often translated to "but" in English. This grammar point allows the speaker to acknowledge a particular idea or statement while introducing a contrasting idea.
Verb/Adjective stem + 기는
Noun + (이)기는
+--------------------+---------------+------------------+
| Verb/Adjective | Noun |
+--------------------+---------------+------------------+
| Verb/Adj Stem + 기는 | Noun + (이)기는 |
| (+ contrasting idea) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+
Verb/Adjective Stem | Noun |
---|---|
먹다 (to eat) + 기는 | 학생 (student) + 이기는 |
가다 (to go) + 기는 | 친구 (friend) + 는 |
~지만 (jiman): While it also means "but," ~지만 is often used to contrast ideas more directly without the same nuanced layering.
~건만 (geonman): This structure is more formal and emphasizes the contrast even more heavily than ~기는.
While all these structures can convey contrast, ~기는 provides a more subjective feel, often reflecting the speaker's personal sentiment toward the contrasting idea.
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In Korean culture, showing humility and respect is crucial in conversations. Using ~기는 suggests that the speaker acknowledges both sides of a situation, reflecting a thoughtful and balanced viewpoint.
Although using ~기는 does not imply a particular politeness level itself, it is typically incorporated into polite or casual speech depending on the context.
There are not many strict idiomatic expressions involving ~기는, but it can be used in colloquial phrases such as:
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