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How to say “I see what you mean, but ...” in Korean
Acknowledge a point before explaining a different view.
무슨 말씀인지 알겠는데 …museun malsseuminji algenneunde ...
I see what you mean, but …
Finish the sentence with the actual point of difference.
Use it in three situations
A friendly disagreement
무슨 말씀인지 알겠지만 시간이 더 필요해요.museun malsseuminji algetjiman sigani deo piryohaeyo.
I see what you mean, but I need more time.
A practical decision
무슨 말씀인지 알겠지만 동의하지 않아요.museun malsseuminji algetjiman donguihaji anayo.
I see what you mean, but I don't agree.
A discussion at work
말씀하신 점은 이해하지만 제 생각은 달라요.malsseumhasin jeomeun ihaehajiman je saenggageun dallayo.
I understand your point, but I see it differently.
What to watch for
Agreement with part of a message does not mean agreeing with the whole conclusion.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine support and boundaries. Say this in Korean: I see what you mean, but I don't agree.
Reveal a sample reply
무슨 말씀인지 알겠지만 동의하지 않아요.museun malsseuminji algetjiman donguihaji anayo.
I see what you mean, but I don't agree.
Build a useful exchange
Show care while being clear about your limits.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
