General
but
What does but mean?
A distinctively Scots use of 'but' placed at the end of a clause, meaning 'though' or 'however'.
"It's cauld the day. Sunny, but."
Origin
Scots syntactic use of 'but' as a terminal emphasiser.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'but' mean at the end of a Scottish sentence?
It means 'though' or 'however'. So 'Sunny, but' means 'It's sunny, though'.
Why do Scottish people put 'but' at the end?
It's a distinctive feature of Scots syntax, where 'but' acts as a terminal emphasiser rather than joining two clauses in the middle.
How do you use sentence-final 'but'?
Tack it on at the end of a statement for contrast or emphasis, e.g. 'It's cauld the day. Sunny, but.'
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