This is the 14427th most frequent Korean word.
무장했지만
"Armed but"
In this sentence, '무장했지만' indicates that someone was physically equipped or armed, typically referring to being prepared for combat, but implies there was no further action or aggression despite the preparedness.
그는 싸움에 무장했지만 결코 공격하지 않았다.
He was armed for the fight but never attacked.
Here, '무장했지만' metaphorically describes being equipped with knowledge or means for argumentation, indicating preparation for debate or discussion, but suggests ineffectiveness in achieving the goal.
그녀는 사실과 논리로 무장했지만 상대를 설득하지 못했다.
She was armed with facts and logic but failed to persuade the opponent.
In this context, '무장했지만' represents being equipped with resources or advantages, such as technology, yet highlights the outcome's limitations due to other factors.