Korean expression
근데
Said by j-hope (BTS)
What does 근데 mean?
근데 means "But; by the way" in Korean.
How it works here
‘근데’ is a connective expression that adds a different or following point after what came before. Here, it starts a new statement connected to the preceding content.
When it's used
Use ‘근데’ when contrasting with what was just said or naturally shifting the topic.
The line
너무 근데 개인적이고 사소한 거다
It’s very personal and trivial, though.
This is said in a conversation when adding a different point or shifting the flow.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
오늘은 날씨가 좋은데 근데 바람이 너무 세다.
The weather is nice today, but the wind is too strong.
일은 끝났어요. 근데 아직 보고서는 정리해야 합니다.
The work is finished. But I still need to organize the report.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
근데
너무 근데 개인적이고 사소한 거다
It’s very personal and trivial, though.
- Besides; moreover
- Still; even now
- A word used to add a different or contrasting point while connecting to what was said before; ‘but’ or ‘however’.
- If; in case
Show the answer
A word used to add a different or contrasting point while connecting to what was said before; ‘but’ or ‘however’.
This is very common in everyday spoken language. It is used like an abbreviated ‘그런데’ (but/however) and sounds lighter and more conversational. It can express contrast, a turn, or a topic shift.
Other words in this line
- 너무
- Too; very
- 개인적이다
- Personal
- 사소하다
- Trivial; minor
- 거
- Thing
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