No. 87 in Azerbaijani
lakin
"But"
In a sentence
Bu kitabı oxumaq istəyirdim, lakin vaxtım olmadı.
I wanted to read this book, but I didn't have the time.
Indicates a contrast between desire and reality.
Mən çox işləyirəm, lakin heç vaxt yorulmıram.
I work a lot, but I never get tired.
Illustrates an unexpected outcome contradicting the expectation.
Piknikə getmək istəyirdik, lakin hava pis idi.
We wanted to go on a picnic, but the weather was bad.
Contrasts between intention and impediment.
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