No. 11,946 in Korean
노렸지만
"노렸지만" means "aimed for but" or "tried to target but."
In a sentence
그는 기회를 노렸지만 놓쳤다.
He aimed for the opportunity but missed it.
In this sentence, '노렸지만' conveys the attempt or intent to seize or target something, reflecting unfulfilled pursuit.
적의 약점을 노렸지만 성공하지 못했다.
They targeted the enemy's weakness but did not succeed.
Here, '노렸지만' indicates a focused effort to exploit a weakness, illustrating a strategic approach that ultimately was not achieved.
나는 최선을 노렸지만 결과는 평범했다.
I aimed for the best but the result was ordinary.
In this context, '노렸지만' expresses an aspiration or goal, emphasizing the contrast between aim and outcome.
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