What does 찾았는데 mean?
찾았는데 means "Having found it; I found it, though." in Korean.
How it works here
‘찾았는데’ presents the fact of finding it as background for what follows.
Key expression
-는데
A connective expression that sets up a situation before continuing
‘-는데’ creates background or a connection and often makes the listener expect more to follow.
When it's used
Used to present a situation first and then continue with a question, explanation, or reaction.
The line
찾았는데?
I found it, though.
The speaker states that something was found and then adds another point.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
비는 그쳤는데, 길이 아직 미끄러워.
The rain stopped, but the road is still slippery.
자료는 준비했는데 발표 자료가 아직 안 올라왔습니다.
I prepared the materials, but the presentation file still hasn't been uploaded.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
찾았는데
찾았는데?
I found it, though.
- Writing down an appointment that suddenly came to mind during a meeting.
- Carefully examining the background of a photo sent by a friend.
- Stating a situation first and then continuing with something else.
Show the answer
Stating a situation first and then continuing with something else.
a connective expression that sets up a situation before continuing. ‘-는데’ creates background or a connection and often makes the listener expect more to follow.
Other words in this line
- 찾다
- To look for; to find
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