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No. 504 in Slovak

avšak

"Avšak" means "however" or "nevertheless" in English.

In a sentence

  • Hovoril som s ním, avšak stále nechápe situáciu.

    I spoke with him, however, he still does not understand the situation.

    In this sentence, 'avšak' is used to introduce a contradiction to the action expressed earlier.

  • Nabudúce sa nezabudnem opýtať, avšak teraz na to nie je čas.

    Next time I won't forget to ask, however, there is no time for it now.

    Here, 'avšak' is employed to contrast the future intention with the present inability.

  • Myslí si, že vie všetko, avšak často sa mýli.

    He thinks he knows everything, however, he is often wrong.

    In this context, 'avšak' serves to introduce a counterpoint to the subject's belief.

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