No. 11,739 in Korean
내걸었지만
"내걸었지만" means "though I put up (or staked)".
In a sentence
나는 그의 믿음을 얻기 위해 내 이름을 내걸었지만 성공하지 못했다.
I put forth my name to gain his trust, but was not successful.
내걸었지만: used here to describe taking a risk or presenting oneself or one's name for something valued or critical.
우리는 프로젝트의 성공을 위해 우리의 명예를 내걸었지만, 많은 어려움에 처했다.
We put our honor on the line for the success of the project, but faced many difficulties.
내걸었지만: referring to the act of risking or staking one's honor or dignity for an endeavor.
그들은 대회의 승리를 위해 모든 것을 내걸었지만 패배를 인정해야 했다.
They staked everything on winning the competition but had to accept defeat.
내걸었지만: applied to the concept of risking everything in pursuit of a significant goal.
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