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Connectors: TOPIK I → II in Korean
Upgrade your Korean connectors from TOPIK I to II! 🔴 그런데 [geureonde] - but
How these words work together
This chart shows connectors used in Korean from TOPIK I to TOPIK II levels. These connectors help link ideas and sentences smoothly, showing contrast, cause, addition, examples, and conclusions. TOPIK I connectors are simpler and more common, while TOPIK II connectors are more formal or advanced. Learning both sets improves your Korean writing and speaking skills.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 그런데 | geureonde | but (TOPIK I) |
| 그러나 | geureona | but (TOPIK II) |
| 그래서 | geuraeseo | so / therefore (TOPIK I) |
| 따라서 | ddaraseo | so / therefore (TOPIK II) |
| 왜냐하면 | waenyahamyeon | because (TOPIK I) |
| 그 이유로 | geu iyuro | because (TOPIK II) |
| 그리고 | geurigo | and / also (TOPIK I) |
| 또한 | ttohan | and / also (TOPIK II) |
| 예를 들어 | yereul deureo | for example (TOPIK I) |
| 예컨대 | yereukonde | for example (TOPIK II) |
| 마지막으로 | majimageuro | in conclusion (TOPIK I) |
| 결론적으로 | gyeollonjeogeuro | in conclusion (TOPIK II) |
| 하지만 | hajiman | however (TOPIK I) |
| 반면에 | banmyeone | however (TOPIK II) |
| 다시 말해 | dasi malhae | in other words (TOPIK I) |
| 즉 | jeuk | in other words (TOPIK II) |
Example sentences
저는 피자를 좋아해요. 그런데 어제는 샐러드를 먹었어요.
I like pizza. But yesterday, I ate salad.
비가 왔어요. 그래서 집에 있었어요.
It rained. So, I stayed at home.
저는 운동을 좋아해요. 또한 건강에 좋다고 생각해요.
I like exercise. Also, I think it is good for health.
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