-(으)되
but; provided that
Level 6 · Connective
Explanation
Accepts the first clause but adds a condition or limit in the second; formal, used in rules and regulations. Vowel or ㄹ stems take 되, consonant stems 으되; past -았/었으되. Also introduces speech: 말하되.
Examples
자유롭게 의견을 말하되 다른 사람을 비난해서는 안 된다.
Speak freely, but don't attack others.
휴대폰을 사용하되 소리는 꺼 주십시오.
You may use your phone, but please mute it.
돈은 빌려주되 이번이 마지막이다.
I'll lend you the money, but this is the last time.
TOPIK note
TOPIK II Reading 48–50 (rules, proposals); Writing 54.