but in Greek
but in Greek is αλλά, μα, αν και — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in Greek
αλλά
Pronounced: alla
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
μα
Pronounced: ma
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
αν και
Pronounced: an kai
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
καίτοι
Pronounced: kaitoi
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
μολονότι
Pronounced: molonoti
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
παρόλο
Pronounced: parolo
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
αλλά
Pronounced: alla
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
εκτός
Pronounced: ektos
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
με εξαίρεση
Pronounced: me exairesi
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
πλην
Pronounced: plin
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
αλλά
Pronounced: alla
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
εκτός
Pronounced: ektos
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
αν και
Pronounced: an kai
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
καίτοι
Pronounced: kaitoi
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
με εξαίρεση
Pronounced: me exairesi
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
μολονότι
Pronounced: molonoti
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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adverb Only; merely; just.
"He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence
- I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
- The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
- Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
- He is but a child; you can't blame him.
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What is "but" in Greek?
"but" in Greek is αλλά, μα, αν και. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you pronounce αλλά?
"but" in Greek is αλλά, pronounced "alla".
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Greek, "but" is αλλά, μα, αν και.
Are there other ways to say "but" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 9 translations listed for "but": αλλά, μα, αν και, καίτοι, μολονότι, παρόλο.
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