No. 933 in Macedonian
али
"Ali" in Macedonian means "but" or "however."
In a sentence
Али, ќе дојдеш на време?
But, will you come on time?
The word 'али' is used in this sentence as a conjunction, translating to 'but', indicating a transition or continuation of thought.
Ми го кажа ова али не го направи.
You told me this but did not do it.
Here 'али' functions as a conjunction indicating a contrast between the two clauses it connects, akin to 'but' in English.
Сали, дали е вистина што рече Али?
Ali, is it true what Sal said?
In this case, 'Али' is a proper noun, specifically a name, and is not functioning as a conjunction.
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