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-(ㄴ/는)답시고

Claiming to / Pretending to

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Contracted from -다고 하면서. Used when someone attempts to do something (often with poor results). Implies the action was done with a certain intention but the outcome was not as expected.

  • Often implies failure: "고친답시고 만지다가 망가뜨렸어" (Trying to fix it, he broke it)
  • Mild criticism: "도와준답시고 오히려 방해가 됐어" (Trying to help, he actually got in the way)