Korean expression
좋은데
Said by Jung Kook (BTS)
What does 좋은데 mean?
좋은데 means "it’s good, though" in Korean.
How it works here
좋은데 gives a soft positive evaluation with an implied continuation.
Key expression
…-은데
An expression that continues from or gently adds to the preceding statement
-은데 can soften a statement and naturally lead into something else; at the end it can mean “It’s good, though.”
When it's used
Used to give a quick positive evaluation and then continue with another comment or reaction.
The line
좋은데?
It’s good, though.
The speaker briefly evaluates an object and continues with another thought.
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More examples
날씨가 좋은데, 밖에서 좀 걸을까?
The weather is nice, so shall we walk outside?
이 가격이면 괜찮은데, 다른 색도 있습니까?
This price is fine, but do you have another color?
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
좋은데
좋은데?
It’s good, though.
- Interrupting the other person and getting angry.
- Nodding without saying anything.
- Saying an item is good and then immediately continuing with another comment.
Show the answer
Saying an item is good and then immediately continuing with another comment.
an expression that continues from or gently adds to the preceding statement. -은데 can soften a statement and naturally lead into something else; at the end it can mean “It’s good, though.”
Other words in this line
- 좋다
- To be good
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