Korean basic words,Hangul+Trans

Although, even though

ㄴ/은/는 데도

This grammar pattern can be used to introduce a clause that indicates an opposite or an unexpected state of affairs when compared to the information given in the preceding clause. It has the same meaning as ‘although’ or ‘even though'.

Adj:
•과거 (past): ~ 았/었는데도
•현재 (now): ~ ㄴ/은데도

Verb:
•과거: ~ 았/었는데도
•현재: ~ 는데도

Noun이다:
•과거 (past): Noun + 였/이었는데도
•현재 (now): Noun + 인데도 (even though)

Note that this pattern can't be used with future tense, imperative, or suggestive ending.

Example sentences:

더운데도 밖에서 일을 해야 해요.
deoundedo bakk-eseo il-eul haeya haeyo
Although it’s hot, we still have to work outside.

계속 잤는데도 감기가 낫지 않아요.
gyesog jassneundedo gamgiga nasji anh-ayo.
Even though I keep sleeping, the cold is not getting better.

제인은 미국 사람인데도 한국 사람처럼 한국말을 잘해.
jein-eun migug salam-indedo hangug salamcheoleom hangugmal-eul jalhae.
Although Jane is American, she can speak Korea like a Korean.

에어컨을 켰는데도 아직 더워요.
eeokeon-eul kyeossneundedo ajig deowoyo.
Even though I switched on the air conditioner it’s still very hot.

저 사람이 한국인 인데도 한국에서 살고 싶지 않아요.
eo salam-i hangug-in indedo hangug-eseo salgo sipji anh-ayo.
Even though that man is Korean he doesn’t want to live in Korea.

이 영화를 2번 봤는데도 구상을 기억이 안 나요.
i yeonghwaleul 2beon bwassneundedo gusang-eul gieog-i an nayo.
Even though I’ve seen this movie twice I can’t remember the plot.