No. 367 in Macedonian
меѓутоа
"Меѓутоа" means "however" or "nevertheless" in English.
In a sentence
Имаше многу луѓе на забавата, меѓутоа музиката беше премногу гласна.
There were many people at the party; however, the music was too loud.
Acts as a contrastive conjunction to express opposition between two ideas.
Сакавме да одиме на излет, меѓутоа времето се расипа.
We wanted to go on a picnic; however, the weather turned bad.
Introduces an obstacle or condition hindering the initial plan.
Таа е одличен студент, меѓутоа понекогаш е многу критична.
She is an excellent student; however, she is sometimes very critical.
Contrasts a positive statement with a negative or less favorable one.
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