No. 13 in Azerbaijani
isə
The Azerbaijani word "isə" means "whereas," "while," or "as for."
In a sentence
Mən oxumağı çox sevirəm, o isə rəsm ilə məşğuldur.
I love reading, whereas they are engaged in painting.
Contrasts two subjects or actions.
Yağış yağırdı, hava da isə soyuq idi.
It was raining, and the weather was cold.
Adds supplementary information.
Mən isə getmək istəmirdim.
As for me, I didn't want to go.
Emphasizes the subject in a clause.
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