but
🇺🇸
/bət/
🇬🇧
/bət/
conjunction
A1
used to show a difference or contrast
I wanted to go, but I was too busy.
가고 싶었지만 너무 바빴어요.
A1
however; even so
It was cold outside, but we still had fun.
밖은 추웠지만 우리는 여전히 재미있게 놀았어요.
A1
used to say sorry before giving bad news
I'm sorry, but I can't help you today.
죄송하지만 오늘은 도와드릴 수 없어요.
A1
used to show surprise or disagreement
But that can't be right!
하지만 그건 틀렸어!
R
except
I had no choice but to wait.
기다리는 것 외에는 선택지가 없었어요.
R
used to emphasize by repeating
Nothing, but nothing will change my mind.
아무것도, 정말로 아무것도 제 마음을 바꾸지 못할 거예요.
R
used to show something is always true
She never sees that place but she remembers happy times.
그녀는 그 장소를 볼 때마다 행복한 시간을 떠올려요.
preposition
R
except for
Everyone came but John.
존을 제외한 모두가 왔어요.
adverb
R
only
We can but try our best.
우리는 최선을 다할 수밖에 없어요.
noun
R
an excuse for not doing something
He always has a but when asked to help.
그는 도움을 요청받을 때마다 항상 변명이 있어요.
translation
하지만, 제외
제외
단지
변명
어형 변화
Plural
buts