This is the 17441st most frequent Korean word.
설명했지만
"Explained, but"
Used to denote providing an explanation, followed by contrasting information regarding understanding.
그는 이 문제를 여러 번 설명했지만 아직 이해하지 못했다.
He explained this problem many times, but I still couldn't understand it.
Used to emphasize effort in explaining, succeeded by a contrasting outcome, in this case, agreement.
제가 설득하려고 자세히 설명했지만 그는 여전히 동의하지 않았어요.
I tried to convince him by explaining in detail, but he still didn't agree.
Indicates the act of providing a clear explanation, followed by an unexpected or contrasting amount of inquiries.