No. 198 in Macedonian
сепак
"Сепак" means "nevertheless" or "however" in English.
In a sentence
Сакав да отидам во кино, но сепак останав дома.
I wanted to go to the cinema, but I still stayed at home.
The word "сепак" is used to indicate a contrast between the initial intention and the final action.
Времето беше студено, сепак одлучив да прошетам надвор.
The weather was cold, yet I decided to walk outside.
Here, "сепак" serves to introduce an action that opposes the expectation given the preceding circumstance.
Таа ми рече дека нема да дојде, но сепак пристигна навреме.
She told me she wouldn't come, but still, she arrived on time.
In this example, "сепак" is employed to highlight an outcome that contradicts prior statements or beliefs.
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