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but in Swedish

but in Swedish is men, utan, fast — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.

but in Swedish

men
conj
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
utan
conj
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
fast
conj
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
förutom
conj
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".
utom
conj
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".
men
conj
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
förutom
conj
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
utom
conj
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
fast
conj
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.

What does "but" mean?

  1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
    "I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
  2. preposition Except for; apart from.
    "Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "but" in Swedish?

"but" in Swedish is men, utan, fast. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.

How do you use "but" in a sentence?

Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Swedish, "but" is men, utan, fast.

Are there other ways to say "but" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "but": men, utan, fast, förutom, utom.

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