slowly but surely
медленно, но верно
Slowly but surely, I am clearing the weeds from the garden.
Медленно, но верно я убираю сорняки в саду.
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conjunction · A1 · very often · UK/US
but
but
Meaning of but
English
shows contrast between ideas
Русский
связывает противопоставленные мысли; означает «но»
Pronunciation
British English
/bʌt/
American English
/bʌt/
but with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом but
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6 сочетаний
Достоинства вопреки ограничениям
Strengths despite limitationsshort but sweet
коротко, но приятно
Our visit was short but sweet; we chatted over tea for an hour.
Визит вышел коротким, но приятным: мы час болтали за чаем.
- small but mightyмал, да удал
Оговорки и уточнения
Reservations and final pointsyes, but
да, но
Yes, but who will walk the dog while we're away?
Да, но кто будет выгуливать собаку, пока нас нет?
last but not least
последний по счёту, но не по значению
Last but not least, I want to thank my neighbors for their help.
И последнее по счёту, но не по значению: хочу поблагодарить соседей за помощь.
- sorry, butизвини, но
but usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I wanted to go, but I was tired.
Я хотел пойти, но устал.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
The room is small but bright.
Комната маленькая, но светлая.
but synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between but, though, yet, however, although, nevertheless, still, and whereas
ENIt was hard, though I enjoyed it.
ENShe is young, yet very experienced.
ENThe plan was good. However, it failed.
Advanced: broader words
ENAlthough it was cold, we went out.
ENIt was raining; nevertheless, they continued.
ENIt was late, but I still called her.
ENTea is hot, whereas coffee can be cold.
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🇬🇧English
on the other hand
Introduces a contrasting point or argument.
A1often
ENThe job is hard. On the other hand, it pays well.
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but meaning: what does it mean?
shows contrast between ideas
but pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
but is pronounced as /bʌt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
but definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Я хотел пойти, но устал. Translation: I wanted to go, but I was tired.
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