~(으)ㄴ/는데도

Detailed Explanation

Usage Rules

Conjugation Table

A	Past	~았/었는데도
	Present	~(으)ㄴ데도
V	Past	~았/었는데도
	Present	~는데도
N	Past	였/이었는데도
	Present	인데도

Past Tense

1. A 중국에서의 생활이 좋았는데도 한국의 생활이 더 좋아요.

   Although I liked life in China, I actually like life in Korea better.

2. V 일본에 살았는데도 일본의 생활은 못 이해했어요.

   Although I lived in Japan, I actually never understand Japanese life.

3. N 미국 사람 이었는데도 여전히 미국에서 살기 싫어요.

   Although I'm an American, I still don't want to live in America.

4. V 학생들이 영어를 열심히 공부했는데도 영어를 못 배웠어요.

   Although the students studied English hard, they actually never learned English.

5. N 비싼차 였는데도 멋지지 않아요.

   Even though it was an expensive car, it actually wasn't cool.

6. A 선생님이 늦었는데도 학생들이 벌서 다 왔어요.

   Even though the teacher was late, all the students actually arrived already.

7. V 기차가 빨랐는데도 회의에 늦었어요.

   Though the train was fast, I was still late for the business meeting.

8. N 슈퍼히어로 였는데도 예의가 없어요.

   Even though he's a superhero, he actually has no manners.

Present Tense

9. A 영어가 재미없는데도 가르쳐야 합니다.

   Even though English is uninteresting, I still have to teach it.

10. V 빵을 많이 파는데도 한 달에 돈이 빨리 나가요.

    Even though we sell lots of bread, the money actually goes away quickly in a month.

11. N 옛날 책상인데도 계속 상태가 좋아요.

    Even though it's an old desk, it's actually still in good condition.

12. A 더운데도 밖에서 일을 해야 해요.

    Although it's hot, we still have to work outside.

13. V 시험을 잘 쓰는데도 점수를 잘 못 받아요.

    Even though I write a good test, I'll still get a low grade.

14. N 외국인 인데도 한국말을 잘 하니까 무슨 이야기 할때 조심해요.

    Although he's a foreigner, since he speaks Korean well, you should be careful what you say.

15. A 이 옷은 좋은데도 나에게 안 어울려요.

    Although I like those clothes, they actually don't suit me.

16. V 일찍 자는데도 일찍 잃어나기 싫어요.

    Even though I go to bed early, I still don't like to wake up early.

17. N 쓰레기통 인데도 거기에 이 쓰레기는 못 버려요.

    Although this is a garbage can, you actually can't put this garbage in there.

Propositions & Imperatives