However - translation, pronunciation and examples
however
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When to use however
Дорога была загруженной; однако мы приехали вовремя.
Работа была трудной; однако она мне нравилась.
however usage examples
Дорога была загруженной; однако мы приехали вовремя.
The road was busy; however, we arrived on time.
Работа была трудной; однако она мне нравилась.
The job was hard; however, I enjoyed it.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce however and what this word means
however translation: однако. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce however
/haʊˈevə/
however translation
однако
however examples
The road was busy; however, we arrived on time.
however transcription
/haʊˈevə/, /haʊˈɛvər/
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Questions about this word
however meaning: what does it mean?
Used to show contrast or exception.
however pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
however is pronounced as /haʊˈevə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
however definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The road was busy; however, we arrived on time. Translation: Дорога была загруженной; однако мы приехали вовремя.
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