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이 책은 재미있지만, 좀 어려워요.

This book is interesting, but it's a bit difficult.

Connects two clauses, where the second clause presents a contrast or an unexpected outcome to the first.

어제는 비가 왔지만, 오늘은 날씨가 맑아요.

It rained yesterday, but the weather is clear today.

Can connect sentences describing different situations or states.

저는 김치를 좋아하지만, 너무 매운 건 못 먹어요.

I like kimchi, but I can't eat very spicy ones.

Often used to express preferences with a contrasting condition.

그 영화는 슬프지만, 감동적이었어요.

That movie was sad, but it was touching.

Connects two adjectives to describe different aspects of something.

공부하고 싶지만, 너무 피곤해서 잠이 와요.

I want to study, but I'm so tired that I'm falling asleep.

Expresses a desire or intention followed by a hindering factor.

그 식당은 음식이 맛있지만, 가격이 비싸요.

That restaurant's food is delicious, but the prices are expensive.

Commonly used to describe a positive and negative aspect of something.

한국어를 잘하고 싶지만, 연습할 시간이 부족해요.

I want to be good at Korean, but I don't have enough time to practice.

Shows a goal or aspiration contrasted with a practical limitation.

친구를 만나고 싶었지만, 바빠서 못 만났어요.

I wanted to meet my friend, but I was busy so I couldn't.

Connects a past desire or intention with a reason for not fulfilling it.