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No. 19,004 in Korean

아는데

"아는데" translates to "I know, but…" or "knowing…" depending on context.

In a sentence

  • 나는 그것을 아는데 도움이 필요한 것 같아.

    I know it, but I think help is needed.

    The word '아는데' (I know...) is used to transition into explaining a situation where knowledge does not resolve the issue fully.

  • 그 사람이 누군지 아는데 말해 줄 수는 없어.

    I know who that person is, but I cannot tell you.

    Here, '아는데' (I know who...) is used to indicate knowledge while introducing a limitation or restriction on sharing information.

  • 일은 어떻게 해야 하는지 아는데 시간이 부족해서 못하겠어.

    I know how to do the task, but I cannot do it due to a lack of time.

    In this sentence, '아는데' (I know how...) implies comprehension and is followed by an explanation of circumstances preventing action based on that knowledge.

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