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は好きだけど

like ..., but

→ は
phrase Rare #30,008
like ..., but は marks the topic and can add contrast; だけど means “but” or “though.” The subject is often understood from context.
JA: 猫は好きだけど、飼えない。
EN: I like cats, but I can’t have one.

ぶどうは好きだけど、そんなにたくさんは食べられないよ。

I like grapes, but I can't eat that many.

この仕事は好きだけど

I like this job, but...

— 道 (1954)

夏は好きだけど、冬は嫌い。

I like summer, but I hate winter.

トムのことは好きだけど、愛してるわけじゃないわ。

I like Tom, but I don't love him.

トムは好きだけど、愛してはないよ。

I like Tom, but I don't love him.

ニンニクは好きだけど、臭いから滅多に食べません。

I like garlic, but I rarely eat it because of the smell.