것 같지만

seems like, but

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seems like, but Combines 것 같다, meaning “seems like” or “I think,” with 지만, meaning “but” or “although.” It is used to express uncertainty or an impression while contrasting it with the following idea, which may be omitted when understood from context.
KO: 비가 올 것 같지만 우산은 안 가져갈게요.
EN: It looks like it will rain, but I won't bring an umbrella.

짧은 것 같지만

It seems a little short, though.

— 택시 (1998)

줄 몰라요 자는 것 같지만 아녜요

I don't sleep well. I may look like I'm asleep, but I'm not.

— 솔라리스 (1972)