Used to express contrast or concession between two clauses.
It has the same meaning as 지만 but is mostly used in writing.
(으)나
Conjugation
| Past | Present/Future | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AV (V) | 가다 | 갔으나 | 가나 |
| AV (C) | 먹다 | 먹었으나 | 먹으나 |
| Hada | 하다 | 했으나 | 하나 |
| DV (V) | 크다 | 컸으나 | 크나 |
| DV (C) | 작다 | 작았으나 | 작으나 |
Example Sentences
Polite
날씨가 추우나 코트를 안 입었어요.
The weather is cold but I didn't wear a coat.
Polite
이 음식은 맛있으나 조금 짜요.
This food is good but it's a bit salty.