V+(으)ㄹ망정 / (으)ㄹ지언정

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even though, although, despite

Acknowledge or assume the truth of the first part and emphasize a contrasting fact in the second.

Example

그는 나를 돕지는 못할망정 방해는 하지 말아야지요.

Even though he can't help me, he shouldn't hinder me.
친구가 이해는 못해줄망정 비난은 하지 않았으면 좋겠어요.

Even if my friend can't understand, I hope they don't criticize.
오늘이 삶의 끝일지언정 후회 없는 하루를 보내도록 하겠다

Even if today were the end of my life, I would live it without regrets.
그는 지키지는 못할지언정 약속은 함부로 하지 않아요.

Even if he can't keep it, he doesn't make promises lightly.

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