근데(geun-de, geunde)
근데 is a shortened form of '그런데' and is used as a conjunctive adverb to indicate contrast or add new information between sentences.
Nuances
- Softens sudden topic changes
- Used to introduce opposing or unexpected info
- Feels natural and friendly in spoken language
- Use '그런데' in formal contexts
When to use
Casual conversation, Talking with friends, Business meeting, Topic transition
In context
근데 typically appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence to indicate a shift or contrast from the previous sentence. It is commonly used in spoken Korean; in formal writing, use '그런데' instead.