No. 19,293 in Korean
않더라도
"Even if not" or "Even though [subject] doesn't."
In a sentence
모든 일을 완벽하게 수행하지 않더라도 노력하는 것이 중요합니다.
Even if you do not perform everything perfectly, it is important to try.
In this sentence, '않더라도' is used to express a condition where a specific action (not performing perfectly) is not done, yet another aspect (importance of effort) is emphasized.
규칙을 굳이 지키지 않더라도 서로 존중하는 마음을 가지세요.
Even if you do not strictly adhere to the rules, have respect for each other.
Here, '않더라도' highlights a conditional scenario where one action (not adhering strictly to rules) might not occur, promoting the idea of mutual respect.
선물을 준비하지 않더라도 함께 시간을 보내는 것이 소중해요.
Even if you do not prepare a gift, spending time together is precious.
In this instance, '않더라도' suggests that even without one specific action (not preparing a gift), the value of another action (spending time together) remains important.
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