알지만

This is the 19350th most frequent Korean word.


알지만

"알지만" means "I know, but" or "although I know."


알지만 is used to acknowledge a known fact while introducing a contrasting or additional idea.

그가 똑똑한 사람이라는 것을 알지만, 가끔 깜빡할 때도 있어요.

Although I know he is a smart person, he sometimes forgets things.


알지만 conveys awareness of a condition with a contrasting desire to act nevertheless.

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 is applied here to express an awareness of risk while indicating one's interest or intent.

비 오는 날은 위험하다는 거 알지만, 자전거를 타고 싶었어요.

Although I know that rainy days are dangerous, I wanted to ride my bicycle.