однако
Translation of однако
yet
Meaning of однако
Союз, который вводит неожиданный контраст с тем, что сказано раньше.
a linking word that adds a surprising contrast to what was just said
Transcription and pronunciation of однако
одна́ко
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɐdˈnakə]
- In Latin letters
- odnako
Traps and common mistakes
Однако or ещё?
ещё
ещё = still; 'not yet' = ещё не
Don't mix them up. 'Not yet' — ещё не; 'but, however' joining a contrast — однако.
Он ещё не пришёл.
He hasn't come yet.
Он обещал прийти, однако не пришёл.
He promised to come, yet he didn't.
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The house is small, yet very comfortable.
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Дом маленький, однако очень уютный.
He was tired, yet he kept working.
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Он устал, однако продолжал работать.
однако synonyms
What's the difference between однако, но, and всё же
Nevertheless: the result happens despite something.
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Questions about this word
What does однако mean?
a linking word that adds a surprising contrast to what was just said
How do you pronounce однако?
однако is pronounced [ɐdˈnakə], in Latin letters “odnako”.
How is однако used in a sentence?
The house is small, yet very comfortable. Translation: Дом маленький, однако очень уютный.
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