Contrast
Which ideas differ or go against what we expect?
의미
Contrast links ideas that differ or go against what we would expect. It can set two facts side by side or show that something happens despite an obstacle. Languages may use linking words, word order, or stress, and some have no dedicated contrast marker. Contrast can set whole statements against each other, while Comparison compares things in a chosen quality or amount.
알아보는 방법
Look for ideas set against each other, especially where one makes the other unexpected.
모국어에서는
Korean attaches -지만 to contrast two statements and -아/어도 to say that something holds despite another situation. -는데 and related endings can set up background that contrasts with what follows, but they do not always express contrast. Separate words such as 하지만 and 그런데 can also link statements.
방은 작지만 깨끗해요. (Bangeun jakjiman kkaekkeutaeyo.)
비가 와도 산책해요. (Biga wado sanchaekhaeyo.)
-아도 says that rain does not prevent the walk.
저는 커피를 좋아하는데 동생은 차를 좋아해요. (Jeoneun keopireul joahaneunde dongsaengeun chareul joahaeyo.)
-는데 sets up the first preference as background for the contrasting second one.