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However in Korean 🇰🇷


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however 그런데
How to say “however” in Korean? “그런데”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “그런데” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on however in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Think of "그런데" as a transitional bridge in a conversation—linking two parts of a discussion, much like saying "by the way" or "but then" in English.
• The sound “geureon” might remind you of “that kind,” then add “데” (a place or situation) to complete the phrase indicating a shifting context.

Explanations:
• Literally, "그런데" is used to introduce contrasting information or to change the subject.
• It functions similarly to “however,” “but,” or “by the way” depending on context.
• It may signal that the speaker is about to add unexpected or additional information that differs from what was said before.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 하지만 (hajiman) – means "but" or "however."
• 그러나 (geureona) – another formal version meaning "however" or "nevertheless."

Alternate Meanings/Slang Usage:
• In casual conversation, “그런데” can also be used simply to preface a new topic, much like “so” or “anyway.”
• There isn’t a widely recognized slang meaning for “그런데”; its usage mainly revolves around transition in conversations.

Examples of Sentences:
1. "그런데, 오늘 날씨 어때요?"
Romanization: "Geureonde, oneul nalssi eottaeyo?"
(By the way, how is the weather today?)

2. "내일 시험인데, 그런데 준비 다 했어?"
Romanization: "Naeil siheominde, geureonde junbi da haesseo?"
(I have an exam tomorrow, but have you finished all your preparation?)

3. "나는 영화를 봤어. 그런데 결말이 생각보다 복잡했어."
Romanization: "Naneun yeonghwareul bwasseo. Geureonde gyeolmari saenggakboda bokjaphaesseo."
(I watched a movie. However, the ending was more complicated than I expected.)

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