No. 9,635 in Korean
계시지만
"계시지만" means "although (someone) is present" or "though (someone) exists," often referring to a respectful presence.
In a sentence
여기 가족들과 계시지만, 아직 친구들은 오지 않았어요.
You are here with your family, but your friends haven't arrived yet.
"계시지만" is used to indicate someone's presence or existence despite a contrasting situation or clause.
학교에 계시지만, 수업이 시작하지 않았습니다.
You are at school, but the class hasn't begun yet.
"계시지만" expresses the existence at a location while noting an event that hasn't occurred.
선생님께서는 사무실에 계시지만, 여전히 회의 중이십니다.
The teacher is in the office, but they are still in a meeting.
"계시지만" emphasizes the teacher's presence in the office while stating they are occupied with another activity.
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