No. 28 in Czech
však
"Však" means "however," "but," or "though."
In a sentence
Mám hodně práce, však zítra čas mít budu.
I have a lot of work, but tomorrow I will have time.
The word 'však' is used here as a conjunction to introduce a contrast or exception, similar to 'but' in English.
Však jsem ti to říkal, že se to nepovede.
I did tell you that it wouldn't work out.
Here, 'však' emphasizes the action that has taken place, akin to 'indeed' or 'after all' in English.
Je to hezké místo, však by mohlo být trochu čistější.
It is a nice place, yet it could be a bit cleaner.
In this example, 'však' serves to introduce an afterthought or mild contrast, similar to 'and yet' in English.
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