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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