но
but
связывает противопоставленные мысли; означает «но»
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What's the difference between но / а / однако / зато / впрочем / тем не менее
The most general and direct conjunction for contrast.
I wanted to go, but it started to rain.
Я хотел пойти, но пошёл дождь.
Often links clauses with mild contrast or comparison.
I like tea, and he likes coffee.
Я люблю чай, а он любит кофе.
He was tired, however he continued working.
Он устал, однако продолжил работу.
Shows compensation: there is a disadvantage, but also an advantage.
It's expensive, but very convenient.
Дорого, зато очень удобно.
A softened, semi-bookish 'actually/anyway' that often adds a correction or digression.
He, however, did not agree.
Он, впрочем, не согласился.
He was ill; nevertheless, he came to work.
Он был болен, тем не менее пришёл на работу.
Expresses concession: the second part goes against expectation.
Although it was cold, we were walking.
Хотя было холодно, мы гуляли.
A longer and more bookish concessive conjunction.
Despite the fact that it was raining, the match was not canceled.
Несмотря на то что шёл дождь, матч не отменили.
Adds a new point or feature, often meaning 'besides' or 'what's more'.
He is smart, and what's more, very attentive.
Он умный, притом очень внимательный.
Shows simultaneity or addition: 'and at the same time'.
He was strict and, at the same time, fair.
Он был строгим и при этом справедливым.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce но and what this word means
но translation: but. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce но
[no]
но translation
but
но examples
I wanted to go, but I was tired.
но transcription
[no]
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но meaning: what does it mean?
связывает противопоставленные мысли; означает «но»
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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