This is the 2863rd most frequent Turkish word.
halbuki
"Halbuki" means "however" or "whereas," expressing contrast.
In this context, "halbuki" is used to introduce a contrast between two related facts or situations, showing a surprising or unexpected outcome.
O derse çalışmadı, halbuki sınavdan iyi bir not aldı.
He did not study for the course, however, he got a good grade on the exam.
Here, "halbuki" serves to point out a contradiction between the speaker's intention and reality.
Onunla konuşmak istiyordum, halbuki o dışarı çıkmış.
I wanted to talk to him, but he had gone out.
In this usage, "halbuki" indicates an unexpected turn of events contrasting with the prior described state of weather.