Day 7 - though / although / even though / even if / despite / in spite of

Question 1

길었지만, 쉬웠어.

Answer 1

It was long, [but / though] easy.

Question 2

좀 좋았어, 좀 길긴 했지만. 별 4개 준다.

Answer 2

It was pretty good, (but) it was a little long, though. I give it 4 stars.

Question 3

좀 역겹게 생겼어. 하지만 맛은 정말 좋아!

Answer 3

It looks a little disgusting. It tastes great, though!

Question 4

내 노트북이 오래됐지만, 아직 작동은 아주 잘 돼! 일단 한번 말썽 부리기 시작하면 새로운 걸로 교체할 거야.

Answer 4

Although my laptop is old, it still works great! I’ll replace it for a new one once it starts acting up.

Question 5

내가 거의 연락을 안 하지만, (어머니는) 내가 어머니는 내가 그녀를 사랑한다는 걸 아셔.

Answer 5

Although I hardly ever get in touch with her, she knows I love her.

Question 6

양아치같이 생겼지만, 걔 진짜 착한 남자야.

Answer 6

Although he looks like a thug, he’s really a nice guy.

Question 7

재미있었는데, 좀 길었어.

Answer 7

It was interesting, [albeit/although] a little long.

Question 8

좋았는데, 좀 짧았어.

Answer 8

It was good, [albeit/although] it was a little short.

Question 9

좋은 시간을 보냈는데 좀 외로웠어.

Answer 9

I had a good time, [albeit/although] I was a little lonely.

Question 10

좋았는데, 좀 비쌌어.

Answer 10

It was good, [albeit/although] it was a little pricey.

Question 11

내가 너한테 수없이 얘기했는데도, 왜 미리 예약을 안 했어?!

Answer 11

Why didn’t you make the reservation in advance, even though I told you (to) a million times?!

Question 12

10대 1로 지고 있었는데도 불구하고, 역전을 했고 이겼어!

Answer 12

Even though they were losing 10 to 1, they made a comeback and won!

Question 13

12시간 줄을 서있었는데도 불구하고, 아무것도 살 수 없었어.

Answer 13

I couldn’t buy any, even though I waited in line for 12 hours!

Question 14

넌 10일 동안 데이오프가 있었는데도 불구하고 왜 아무 데도 안 갔어?

Answer 14

Why didn’t you go anywhere even though you had 10 days off?

Question 15

요즘 하루에 8시간 넘게 자고 있는데도 불구하고, 수업에서 너무 졸려.

Answer 15

I’m so sleepy in class, even though I’ve been sleeping for over 8 hours a day these days.

Question 16

오픽(시험)을 위해서 진짜 열심히 공부했는데도 불구하고 AL을 받지 못했어.

Answer 16

I couldn’t get an AL on the OPIc, even though I studied really hard for it.

Question 17

이 말을 해서 미안하지만, 나 대학원 못 들어갔어. (실패)

괜찮아. 네가 못 들어갔음에도 불구하고 난 여전히 네가 자랑스러워.

Answer 17

I’m sorry to say this, but I failed to get into graduate school.
It’s ok. I’m still proud of you, even though you didn’t get in.

Question 18

매일 운동을 (계속) 해 왔음에도 불구하고 난 살을 조금도 뺄 수 없었어.

Answer 18

I haven’t been able to lose any weight, even though I’ve been working out every day.

Question 19

우리 겨우 2시간 전에 뭐 먹었는데도?!

Answer 19

Even though we ate barely 2 hours ago?!

Question 20

오늘 영하 10도 인데도?!

Answer 20

Even though it’s negative 10 degrees today?!

Question 21

걔한테 네 번호를 줬다고!? 낯선 사람인데도!?

Answer 21

You gave him your number?! Even though he was a stranger?!

Question 22

애써서 (쓸모없으니까) 안 뛰어도 돼! 우리가 뛴다 해도 우리 버스 못 잡을 거야.

Answer 22

Don’t bother running. We won’t be able to catch the bus even if we run.

Question 23

비가 온다 해도 우리는 소풍을 갈 거야.

Answer 23

We’re going to have the picnic even if it rains.

Question 24

걱정하지마. 네가 (대학원에) 못 들어간다 해도 난 널 자랑스러워할 거야.

Answer 24

I’ll be proud of you even if you don’t get in.

Question 25

난 백 년이 걸린다 해도 시험에 통과할 거야!

Answer 25

I’m going to pass the test even if it takes me a hundred years!

Question 26

네가 지구상의 마지막 사람이라도 난 너랑 사귀지 않을 거야. (가정)

Answer 26

I wouldn’t go out with you even if you were the last person on Earth.

Question 27

내 최선의 노력에도 불구하고, 나 삼성 떨어졌어.

Answer 27

Despite my best efforts, I failed to get into Samsung.

Question 28

걔는 자기의 많은 결점에도 불구하고, 최선을 다하려고 해.

Answer 28

Despite his many shortcomings, he tries his best.

Question 29

자기 명성에도 불구하고, 걔는 계속 겸손하고 현실적이야.

Answer 29

She stays humble and down-to-earth in spite of her fame.

Question 30

걔네 나이 차이에도 불구하고, 정말 잘 어울리는 한 쌍 같아.

Answer 30

I think they make a great couple in spite of their age difference

Question 31

그의 바쁜 스케줄에도 불구하고, 항상 자기의 가족들을 위한 시간을 만드셔.

Answer 31

He always makes time for his family in spite of his busy schedule.