No. 912 in Romanian
totuși
Still, however, nevertheless.
In a sentence
Am plecat la munte fără haină groasă; totuși, nu mi-a fost frig.
I went to the mountains without a heavy coat; however, I was not cold.
Here, 'totuși' works as a transition word to introduce a contrasting idea to the previous statement.
El a greșit tema, totuși a primit o notă bună.
He made mistakes on the assignment, yet he received a good grade.
In this sentence, 'totuși' emphasizes an outcome that is surprising given the preceding situation.
Am fost obosit toată ziua, dar, totuși, am terminat totul la timp.
I was tired all day, but still, I finished everything on time.
'Totuși' serves to underline determination or unexpected perseverance despite the preceding circumstances.
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