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Decoded Slug: ~는데도 [neundedo] (Even though, but still)
Korean Grammar Point
~는데도 [neundedo] (Even though, but still)
~는데도 [neundedo] (Even though, but still)
Short explanation:
Used to express contrasting or contradicting situations; 'even though', 'but still'.
Formation:
Verb + 는데도
Examples:
아기인데도 많이 잠을 자지 않아요. 하루 종일 놀기만 해요.
Agineundedo mani jameul jaji anhayo. Haru jongil nolgiman haeyo.
Even though he is a baby, he does not sleep much. He just plays all day long.
많이 공부해서 시험을 잘 볼 거라 생각했는데도 시험점수가 낮게 나왔어요.
Mani gongbuhayeo siheomeul jal bol geora saenggakhaetneundedo siheomjeomsuga najege nawatseoyo.
Even though I studied a lot and thought I would do well on the test, my test score came out low.
많이 먹는데도 그녀는 언제나 가벼워 보였어요.
Mani meokneundedo geunyeoneun eonjena gabyeoweo boyeosseoyo.
Even though she eats a lot, she always seemed lightweight.
이런 일을 여러 번 경험했는데도 나는 계속 같은 실수를 반복하고 있어요.
Ireon ireul yeoreo beon gyeongheomhaetneundedo naneun gyesok gateun silsureul banbokhago isseoyo.
Even though I have experienced such things several times, I keep repeating the same mistakes.
Long explanation:
~는데도 [neundedo]' is a conjunctive particle that is used to describe a contradictory, contrasting events or conditions. It adds the sense of 'even though' or 'but still' in English, expressing the idea that despite a certain situation or fact, a certain outcome remains unaltered or an established assumption is defied. It often implies an element of surprise or emphasis.