This word connects two ideas. The second idea is different from the first. It is like saying 'but' or 'although'.
Noun + だけどPrimary
な-Adjective + だけどPrimary
This word connects two ideas. The second idea is different from the first. It is like saying 'but' or 'although'.
彼は子供だけど、とても賢い。
He's a child, but he's very smart.
この部屋は静かだけど、少し暗いですね。
This room is quiet, but it's a little dark, isn't it?
昨日は休みだったけど、何もせず終わった。
Yesterday was a day off, but it ended without me doing anything.
プロじゃないけど、写真は結構好きで撮ってるんです。
I'm not a pro, but I do quite like photography and take pictures.
うん、このアプリ便利だけど…。
Yeah, this app is convenient, but...
This is different from 〜ですけど. That form is polite. This is also different from 〜けど. You use 〜けど with verbs and い-adjectives. This is for nouns and な-adjectives. It is also different from 〜んだけど. That form adds an explanation.
Don't use this when you talk about verbs or い-adjectives. For example, you can't say "食べるだけど" (taberu dakedo). This form uses "da" which is for nouns and na-adjectives. So it works with those words. It can be past tense like "datta kedo". It can be negative like "janai kedo".
Use this when you want to be polite. It makes your words softer. You can use it before asking a question. Or before you ask for something. It is like saying 'um' or 'well' in English.
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