Meaning of но | Babel Free

Definitions

1. used to introduce a word or phrase that adds something to a previous statement and contrasts with it in some way: but
2. but (however, although)
3. used at the beginning of a sentence that expresses surprise, annoyance, shock, disagreement, etc.: but

Equivalents

Examples

“Смята да посети Бостън и Чикаго, но не Ню Йорк.”

He plans to visit Boston and Chicago, but not New York.

“Аз не я познавам, но съпругът ми я познава.”

I don't know her, but my husband does.

“Съжалявам, но няма да мога да ти помогна.”

I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help you.

“На края на деня бяхме уморени, но щастливи.”

By the end of the day we were tired but happy.

“Падна, но не се нарани.”

He fell but he wasn't hurt.

“Казах му да остане, но той отказа.”

I told him to stay, but he refused to.

“Но това е невъзможно!”

But that's not possible!

“Но ти обеща, че ще ми помогнеш.”

But you promised that you would help me.

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