알지도 못하면서

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The Korean phrase "알지도 못하면서" translates to "You don't even know" or "Without even knowing" in English. It's used to call out someone who is speaking or acting as if they know something when they actually don't. It can be seen as a confrontational or accusatory phrase.

Here's a breakdown:

• 알지도 (aljido): "Even knowing" - The verb 알다 (alda) means "to know." 지 (ji) is a connective ending.
• 못하면서 (mothamyeonseo): "While not being able to" or "without even." 못하다 (mothada) means "to be unable to," "cannot." 면서 (myeonseo) is another connective ending that can indicate simultaneous actions or, as in this case, a contradiction.

The phrase is used in situations where someone is:

• Making assumptions: Speaking about something they have no knowledge of.
• Giving advice: Offering guidance without understanding the situation.
• Criticizing: Judging something or someone without having the full picture.
• Pretending to know: Showing off or acting like an expert without actual knowledge.

The phrase can be delivered in a variety of tones from playful teasing to a direct accusation.