못 들었는데

I didn't hear

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I didn't hear Literally means “couldn't hear, but.” The ending -는데 often softens the statement or leaves it open for clarification, as in “I didn't hear that” or “I haven't heard yet.”

KO: 미안하지만, 질문을 못 들었는데 다시 말씀해 주세요.

EN: Sorry, I didn't hear your question. Please say it again.

그런 얘긴 못 들었는데

I didn't hear anything like that.

— 어 퓨 굿 맨 (1992)

난 못 들었는데

I didn't hear it

— 빈폴 (2019)

난 그런 말 못 들었는데 말했어

I said I didn’t hear anything like that.

— 클리너 (2025)

아직 액수를 못 들었는데 그랬죠

I hadn’t heard the amount yet, though, right?

— 드라이브 (2011)