но
but
Meaning of но
связывает противопоставленные мысли; означает «но»
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Pronunciation
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Но or а?
а
а = and/but when comparing two different things
Don't mix them up. Comparing two things — «Я пью чай, а он кофе»; going against what you expect — «Дорого, но вкусно».
Брат любит футбол, а сестра теннис.
My brother likes football, and my sister tennis.
Дорого, но очень вкусно.
It's expensive, but very tasty.
но with English translation
но usage examples
Я хотел пойти, но устал.
I wanted to go, but I was tired.
Комната маленькая, но светлая.
The room is small but bright.
но synonyms
What's the difference between но, однако, and зато
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But on the other hand: a minus, then a plus.
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но meaning: what does it mean?
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но pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
но is pronounced as [no]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
но definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I wanted to go, but I was tired. Translation: Я хотел пойти, но устал.
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