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만났는데

met, but; met, and

→ 만나다
verb · informal, past tense Rare #28,675
met, but; met, and The ending -는데 connects to what follows, often giving background or contrast; the exact English linking word depends on context.
KO: 어제 친구를 만났는데 정말 반가웠어요.
EN: I met a friend yesterday, and it was really nice to see them.
Conjugation of 만나다

제니퍼 빅키스도트를 이미 만났는데, 대단히 유능한 사람 이더군요.

I've already met Jennifer Bickisdottir, and she was extremely capable.

우리는 이제 막 만났는데, 왜 이렇게 심하게 굴어?

We just met, why are you being so mean?

— 극장판 귀멸의 칼날: 무한성편 (2025)

나 오늘 선배 만났는데 선배가 나 일자리 알아봐 준대

I ran into one of my seniors today, and they said they’d help me find a job.

— Wonderland (2024)

넌 아버지 오랜만에 만났는데 인사도 제대로 안 하는구나

You haven't seen your father in ages, and you can't even greet him properly.

— Love Untangled (2025)