Decoded Slug: ~하기는 [hagineun] (But)

Korean Grammar Point
~하기는 [hagineun] (But)

~하기는 [hagineun] (But)

Short explanation:

Used to introduce a contrasting clause or point; 'but', 'however'.

Formation:

Verb stem + 기는

Examples:

그 날씨가 추웠기는 했지만, 우리는 아직도 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요.
Geu nalssiga chuweossgineun haetjiman, urineun ajikdo jeulgeoun siganeul bonaesseoyo.
The weather was cold, but we still had a good time.
이 새별을 좋아하기는 해도, 이것은 너무 비싸서 사기 어려워요.
I saebyeoreul johahagineun haedo, igeoseun neomu bissaseo sagi eoryeowoyo.
I do like this new star, but it's too expensive to buy.
요리를 잘하긴 하나, 요리를 하기위해 들이는 시간과 노력이 많이 필요해요.
Yorireul jalhagineun hana, yorireul hagiwihae deurineun sigangwa noryeogi mani piryohaeyo.
I am good at cooking, but it requires a lot of time and effort to cook.
그는 성격이 좋기는 한데, 종종 늦게 오는 습관이 있어요.
Geuneun seonggyeogi jogeum joahagineun hande, jongjong neujge oneun seubgwani iss-eoyo.
He has a good personality, but he often has a habit of coming late.

Long explanation:

'~하기는 [hagineun]' is a complex form used in Korean grammar to introduce a contrasting viewpoint or situation. It is translated as 'but', 'however', or 'on the other hand' in English. This form is often used when the speaker wants to express a different perspective or highlight a contrast between two ideas, events or conditions.
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