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No. 48 in Bulgarian

обаче

"Обаче" means "however" or "though" in English.

In a sentence

  • Той беше изморен, обаче не се отказа.

    He was tired, however, he did not give up.

    The word 'обаче' is used as a conjunction to contrast the two ideas within the sentence.

  • Мислех, че ще вали, обаче изгря слънцето.

    I thought it would rain, however, the sun came out.

    Here, 'обаче' connects two unexpected or contradictory occurrences.

  • Исках да отида на кино, обаче се наложи да остана вкъщи.

    I wanted to go to the cinema, however, I had to stay at home.

    In this sentence, 'обаче' is used to introduce a condition or circumstance that prevents the initial intent.

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