This is the 11946th most frequent Korean word.
노렸지만
"노렸지만" means "aimed for but" or "tried to target but."
In this sentence, '노렸지만' conveys the attempt or intent to seize or target something, reflecting unfulfilled pursuit.
그는 기회를 노렸지만 놓쳤다.
He aimed for the opportunity but missed it.
Here, '노렸지만' indicates a focused effort to exploit a weakness, illustrating a strategic approach that ultimately was not achieved.
적의 약점을 노렸지만 성공하지 못했다.
They targeted the enemy's weakness but did not succeed.
In this context, '노렸지만' expresses an aspiration or goal, emphasizing the contrast between aim and outcome.