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A postpositional particle used to indicate that a certain subject contrasts with something else.

Meaning

  1. 1

    A postpositional particle used to indicate that a certain subject contrasts with something else.

    어떤 대상이 다른 것과 대조됨을 나타내는 조사.

  2. 2

    A postpositional particle used to indicate that a certain subject is the topic of a sentence.

    문장 속에서 어떤 대상이 화제임을 나타내는 조사.

  3. 3

    A postpositional particle used to indicate an emphasis.

    강조의 뜻을 나타내는 조사.

Example sentences

  • My younger sibling lives in Busan, and I live in Seoul.

  • I can't make stew, but I'm good at making fried rice.

  • It was hot today, but they say it will rain tomorrow.

  • Do you want to be in charge of buying the supplies?

    Sure. I may not be good at other things, but I'm confident about shopping.

  • The dinner we ate yesterday, I set it all up by myself.

  • My younger sibling and I decided to prepare for Mom's birthday this time.