What does 근데 mean?
근데 means "but; by the way" in Korean.
How it works here
‘근데’ adds a new remark or gently shifts the topic. It is very common in spoken language and connects the following words to what came before.
When it's used
Used while adding a connected thought or naturally attaching another topic to what was just said.
The line
깜짝이야! 잠깐만 근데 선우 형 때문에 더 놀랐어!
That startled me! Wait, but I was even more startled because of Sunwoo!
Said while continuing a surprised reaction and adding a suddenly remembered remark.
Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
약속은 내일로 미루자. 근데 몇 시에 만날까?
Let’s postpone the appointment until tomorrow. But what time should we meet?
이 카페 괜찮네. 근데 사람이 너무 많다.
This café is nice. But there are too many people.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
근데
깜짝이야! 잠깐만 근데 선우 형 때문에 더 놀랐어!
That startled me! Wait, but I was even more startled because of Sunwoo!
- Arriving late without knowing that the appointment time changed.
- Adding a suddenly remembered remark while continuing a surprised reaction.
- Walking slowly alone with an umbrella after the rain stopped.
Show the answer
Adding a suddenly remembered remark while continuing a surprised reaction.
but; however; used to shift or add to the topic. A very common conversational form. It is shorter and more casual than ‘그런데’ (but/however), and is natural at the beginning or in the middle of spoken sentences.
Other words in this line
- 깜짝
- Suddenly, enough to be startled
- 깜짝이야
- An exclamation showing sudden surprise
- 잠깐만
- Please wait a moment
- 더
- More
- 놀라다
- To be surprised
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