Korean expression
했는데
Said by Jimin (BTS)
What does 했는데 mean?
했는데 means "“But I did it.”" in Korean.
How it works here
했는데 brings up the completed action first and leaves room for a following explanation or reaction.
Key expression
-했는데
An expression used to mention a past action first and connect to what follows
-았/었는데 connects a past action to what follows. It often leaves the next thought open and does not necessarily create strong contrast like -았/었지만.
When it's used
Used to mention an action already completed and continue with an explanation, excuse, or reaction.
The line
나 그렇게 했는데? 나 그렇게 했는데?
But I did it that way. I did it that way.
The speaker says they already did something in response to the other person’s question.
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More examples
나 그건 이미 확인했는데.
But I already checked that.
어제는 다 보내놨는데 아직도 답이 없네.
I sent everything yesterday, but there’s still no reply.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
했는데
나 그렇게 했는데? 나 그렇게 했는데?
But I did it that way. I did it that way.
- Say that you did it that way before and then continue the conversation.
- Summarize the movie just watched from beginning to end.
- Write down the appointment time accurately.
Show the answer
Say that you did it that way before and then continue the conversation.
An expression used to mention a past action first and connect to what follows. -았/었는데 connects a past action to what follows. It often leaves the next thought open and does not necessarily create strong contrast like -았/었지만.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
- 그렇게
- That way
- 하다
- To do
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