No. 42 in Ukrainian
але
"But"
In a sentence
Я хотів піти на прогулянку, але пішов дощ.
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
The word 'але' is used here as a conjunction to introduce a contrasting idea or situation that prevented the action of the first clause.
Він вивчив уроки, але це зайняло багато часу.
He finished his homework, but it took a long time.
Here, 'але' serves as a conjunction to highlight a trade-off or downside to the completed action.
Ти можеш бути зайнятий, але знайди трохи часу для відпочинку.
You might be busy, but find some time to rest.
In this sentence, 'але' introduces a contrary statement or a suggestion despite the existing condition.
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