halbuki

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.

Hava çok güneşliydi, halbuki birdenbire yağmur başladı.

The weather was very sunny, yet it suddenly started to rain.