but in Russian
but in Russian is но, а, то́лько — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in Russian
но
Pronounced: no
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
а
Pronounced: a
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
то́лько
Pronounced: tolko
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
хоть
Pronounced: khot
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
хотя́
Pronounced: khotya
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
кро́ме
Pronounced: krome
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".
лишь
Pronounced: lish
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".
но
Pronounced: no
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
кро́ме
Pronounced: krome
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
лишь
Pronounced: lish
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
то́лько
Pronounced: tolko
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
хоть
Pronounced: khot
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
хотя́
Pronounced: khotya
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
лишь
Pronounced: lish
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
то́лько
Pronounced: tolko
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
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 Russian?
"but" in Russian is но, а, то́лько. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you pronounce но?
"but" in Russian is но, pronounced "no".
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Russian, "but" is но, а, то́лько.
Are there other ways to say "but" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "but": но, а, то́лько, хоть, хотя́, кро́ме.
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