V+(으)되

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But, however Old-style quoting introduction Usage Alternative forms Synonyms

But, however

But, however, just

Introduces some truth but adds a contrasting fact, details, conditions, or restrictions.

Example

한국 드라마를 당연히 보시되 영어 자막만 쓰지 마셔요.

Watch K-dramas, of course, just don't use English subtitles.
돈은 있으되 쓸 시간은 없다...

I have the money, but not the time to spend it...

Old-style quoting introduction

Says/said so

Introduces a direct quote.

Example

임금님이 말씀하시되, "들라 하라!"

The king said, "let him in!"

Usage

This grammar point is very formal, literary, or archaic and shows up in such texts or those mimicking their style.

The old-style direct quote introduction meaning is only really used in archaic contexts like the Bible or old records.

Alternative forms

Regardless of whether the verb ends with a consonant or a vowel, the form -되 is used. However, after 있다, 없다, -V+았/었/였-, or -V+겠-, the form -으되 is used. In nonstandard writing though, some people may use -되 after those as well.

In archaic speech, after N+이다 or 아니다, the form -로되 may be used.

Synonyms

The first meaning is similar to V+지만, V+(은/ㄴ/는)데, or -는 이상.

The second meaning is similar to -기를 or -길.

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