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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