No. 8,777 in Korean
감독이었지만
"Was a director/coach."
In a sentence
그는 영화 감독이었지만, 지금은 작가로 활동하고 있습니다.
He was a film director, but now he works as an author.
Used to indicate a previous role or occupation (as a director) contrasted with a current status.
그 감독이었지만 책임을 다하지 못했습니다.
He was the director but failed to fulfill his responsibilities.
Indicates the contrast between holding the director position and failing to meet the associated expectations.
감독이었지만 팀의 성적이 좋지 않았습니다.
He was the director but the team's performance wasn't good.
Used to contrast the position of being a director with the negative outcome under their leadership.
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