No. 106 in Macedonian

туку

"Туку" means "but" or "rather" in English.

In a sentence

Не јадев јаболка, туку круши.
I didn't eat apples, but pears.
In this sentence, 'туку' is used as a conjunction to provide contrast between two options, emphasizing the latter.
Не застана веднаш, туку продолжи да оди.
He didn't stop immediately, but continued to walk.
Here, 'туку' introduces a shift in action that contrasts with the previous statement.
Јас не сум лут на тебе, туку сум загрижен.
I am not angry with you, but concerned.
In this context, 'туку' indicates an alternative state replacing what was negated previously.

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