뒀으나

This is the 13195th most frequent Korean word.


뒀으나

"뒀으나" means "put (or left) but" in English.


'뒀으나' is used here to show a contrast, indicating that an action was performed but the intended outcome did not follow.

케이크를 냉장고에 뒀으나 먹는 것을 잊어버렸다.

I put the cake in the refrigerator but forgot to eat it.


'뒀으나' highlights an action of placing something which subsequently led to an unexpected outcome not controlled by the subject.

책을 책상 위에 뒀으나 누군가가 가져갔다.

I placed the book on the desk but someone took it away.


'뒀으나' is used to imply an action did not result in the anticipated reaction or action from others.

선물을 탁자에 뒀으나 아무도 받지 않았다.

I left the gift on the table but nobody took it.