Chapter 16-2
Verb/Adj. Stem + -지만
“But…” (Pero)
🛑 WAIT! Grammar is way easier once you know the words — if you haven’t studied Chapter 16-2 Vocabulary (Housing Environment) yet, go memorize them first! Today we’ll learn -지만, how to say “but” in the middle of a sentence.
🇵🇭 Teka muna! Mas madali ang grammar kapag alam mo na ang mga salita — kung hindi mo pa naaral ang Chapter 16-2 Vocabulary (Housing Environment), i-memorize muna ito! Ngayon, aralin natin ang -지만, kung paano sabihing “pero” sa gitna ng pangungusap.
👉 Go to Vocabulary Ch 16-2 First
📌 1. What is -지만?
-지만 is attached to verbs and adjectives to show that the content before and after it are OPPOSITE or contrasting.
🇵🇭 Idinidikit ang -지만 sa mga pandiwa at pang-uri upang ipakita na ang laman bago at pagkatapos nito ay MAGKASALUNGAT o magkakaiba.
This simply means: “[A], but [B].”
🇵🇭 Tandaan: tinatanggal muna ang -다 para makuha ang “stem”! Buong paliwanag sa Chapter 4-1.
📖 2. Example Sentences
| Korean | Meaning (English / Tagalog) |
|---|---|
| 우리 집은 월세가 비싸지만 전망이 좋아요. | 🇺🇸 My rent is expensive, but the view is nice. 🇵🇭 Mahal ang upa namin, pero maganda ang tanawin. |
| 기숙사에서 편의점은 가깝지만 시장은 멀어요. | 🇺🇸 The convenience store is close to the dorm, but the market is far. 🇵🇭 Malapit ang convenience store sa dorm, pero malayo ang palengke. |
| 일요일이지만 출근해야 돼요. | 🇺🇸 It’s Sunday, but I have to go to work. 🇵🇭 Linggo, pero kailangan kong pumasok. |
| 이 원룸은 월세가 비싸지만 넓고 깨끗해요. | 🇺🇸 This studio’s rent is expensive, but it’s spacious and clean. 🇵🇭 Mahal ang upa ng studio na ito, pero malaki at malinis. |
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Source: HRD Korea Standard Textbook for EPS-TOPIK, rearranged by Teacher Nova for easier learning.
Pinagmulan: HRD Korea Standard Textbook para sa EPS-TOPIK, inayos ni Teacher Nova para sa mas madaling pag-aaral.