그렇긴 한데

that's true, but

→ 그렇다
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that's true, but Acknowledges or agrees with a point before adding a qualification or contrast. A shortened form of 그렇기는 한데.
KO: 그렇긴 한데 지금은 시간이 없어요.
EN: That's true, but I don't have time right now.

그렇긴 한데

That’s true, but...

— 산딸기 (1957)