This is the 16849th most frequent Korean word.
살았지만
"살았지만" means "lived, but" in English.
Indicates a contrast between past living location and current place of residence.
그는 고향에서 살았지만 지금은 도시로 이사했습니다.
He lived in his hometown but has now moved to the city.
Highlights a past period of challenge contrasted with a positive outcome.
나는 어려운 시절을 살았지만 결국 성공할 수 있었습니다.
I lived through hard times but was eventually able to succeed.
Contrasts a pleasant living environment with an emotional state of loneliness.