(으)나
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Description
Adjective/Verb + (으)나 : The pattern is equivalent to but or however.
Notes
- This pattern appears mostly in written form rather than spoken form.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Adjective/Verb + 나 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | Adjective/Verb + 으나 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 나는 그녀를 보았으나, 무시하고 지나갔다. | ||
| 밥을 많이 먹었으나, 여전히 배가 고팠다. | ||
| 내일 날씨는 대체로 맑겠으나, 경남지역은 비가 오겠습니다. | ||
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
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