No. 19,350 in Korean
알지만
"알지만" means "I know, but" or "although I know."
In a sentence
그가 똑똑한 사람이라는 것을 알지만, 가끔 깜빡할 때도 있어요.
Although I know he is a smart person, he sometimes forgets things.
알지만 is used to acknowledge a known fact while introducing a contrasting or additional idea.
이 음식이 조금 매운 걸 알지만, 맛있어서 먹고 싶어요.
Although I know this food is a bit spicy, I want to eat it because it's delicious.
알지만 conveys awareness of a condition with a contrasting desire to act nevertheless.
비 오는 날은 위험하다는 거 알지만, 자전거를 타고 싶었어요.
Although I know that rainy days are dangerous, I wanted to ride my bicycle.
알지만 is applied here to express an awareness of risk while indicating one's interest or intent.
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