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Decoded Slug: ~(으)나 [(eu)na] (But, however)
Korean Grammar Point
~(으)나 [(eu)na] (But, however)
~(으)나 [(eu)na] (But, however)
Short explanation:
Used to express contradiction or opposition; 'but', 'however'.
Formation:
Statement + ~(으)나 + Contradicting statement
Examples:
오늘은 사실 기분이 좋으나, 날씨가 너무 비올려서 좀 힘이 들어요.
Oneureun sasil gibuni joeuna, nalssiga neomu biollyeoseo jom himi deureoyo.
I actually feel good today, but the weather seems to be rainy, which is a bit draining.
집에 가고 싶으나, 공부를 더 해야해서 학교에 머물러야 해요.
Jibe gago sipuna, gongbureul deo haeyahaseo hakgyoe meomulleoya haeyo.
I want to go home, but I need to study more so I have to stay at school.
나는 물론 친구들도 이 영화를 볼 계획이었으나, 표가 다 매진되어서 볼 수 없었어요.
Naneun mullon chingudeuldo i yeonghwareul bol gyehogieosseuna, pyoga da maejindoeseo bol su eopseossseoyo.
Of course, not only me but my friends also planned to watch this movie, but the tickets were all sold out so we couldn't watch it.
숙제가 많으나, 워낙 지독하게 어려워서 정말히 어떻게 할지 모르겠어요.
Sukjega manhna, wonag jidokhage eoryeowoseo jeongmalhi eotteohge halji moreugesseoyo.
There's a lot of homework, but it's so viciously hard that I really don't know what to do.
Long explanation:
'~(으)나 [(eu)na]' is a conjunction used in Korean to indicate a contrast or a contradiction between two clauses or sentences. It conveys a sense of transition from one point to another, similar to 'but' or 'however' in English. It is used to deliver a contrary opinion or fact, often giving a surprising or contradictory information.