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Decoded Slug: ~면서도 [myeonseodo] (Even though, while)
Korean Grammar Point
~면서도 [myeonseodo] (Even though, while)
~면서도 [myeonseodo] (Even though, while)
Short explanation:
Used to express a contrast or contradiction between two clauses, 'even though' or 'while'.
Formation:
Verb/Adjective + 면서도
Examples:
그녀는 놀랍게도 일하면서도 학교 공부를 계속 하고 있어요, 그런데 항상 성적이 뛰어난 편이에요.
Geunyeoneun nollapgido ilhamyeonseodo hakgyo gongbureul gyesok hago isseoyo, geureonde hangsang seongjeogi ddwieonan pyeonieyo.
Surprisingly, she is studying at school even while working, but always has good grades.
이 영화는 어렵게 만들어 졌지만, 재미있으면서도 교훈을 주는 내용을 담고 있어요.
I yeonghwaneun eoryeopge mandeureojyeossjiman, jaemiisseumyeonseodo gyohuneul juneun naeyongeul damgo isseoyo.
This movie was difficult to make, yet it is interesting and contains a moral lesson.
그는 건강을 유지하면서도 매일 야근을 하고 있어요, 그런데도 항상 활력이 넘쳐요.
Geuneun geongangeul yujihamyeonseodo maeil yageuneul hago isseoyo, geureondedo hangsang hwalryeogi neomchyeoyo.
He works overtime every day while maintaining his health, and he is always full of energy.
겨울이면서도 날씨가 따뜻해서 아웃도어 활동을 편하게 할 수 있어요.
Gyeoulimyeonseodo nalssiga ddaddeushaeseo autdoeo hwaldongeul pyeonhage hal su isseoyo.
Even though it's winter, the weather is warm enough for comfortable outdoor activities.
Long explanation:
'~면서도 [myeonseodo]' is a conjunctive adverb in Korean which is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction between two clauses or situations. It brings a sense of 'even though', 'although', 'despite', or 'while' in English. It is often used to express situations where certain conditions or facts exist or continue simultaneously even though they seem contrasting or contradictory to each other.