Korean expression
그래도
Said by JEONGHAN (SEVENTEEN)
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그래도 means "even so; still" in Korean.
How it works here
‘그래도’ accepts the preceding point to some extent and then adds a contrasting evaluation.
When it's used
Used to acknowledge a negative point while adding a different positive evaluation.
The line
아니 아니, 그래도 그거는 능력이야.
No, no, but that's still a skill.
The speaker admits that the situation is not ideal but recognizes a positive quality.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
비는 오지만 그래도 약속은 지켜야지.
It is raining, but we still have to keep our promise.
이번 시험은 어려웠지만 그래도 평균은 넘었습니다.
This exam was difficult, but I still scored above average.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
그래도
아니 아니, 그래도 그거는 능력이야.
No, no, but that's still a skill.
- It is used to briefly acknowledge what was said before and then add a little more in the same direction, meaning “besides” or “in addition.”
- It is used to reverse the meaning of what was said before and naturally present what follows, meaning “on the other hand.”
- It is used to acknowledge what was said before while adding something different, meaning “even so” or “nevertheless.”
- It is used to state, one after another, the result that fits what was said before, meaning “then.”
Show the answer
It is used to acknowledge what was said before while adding something different, meaning “even so” or “nevertheless.”
‘그래도’ partially accepts what came before while introducing a contrasting or additional judgment; it conveys concession more strongly than ‘하지만’.
Other words in this line
- 그거
- That thing
- 능력
- Ability; skill
- 이다
- To be
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