No. 221 in Ukrainian
проте
"Проте" means "however" or "but" in English.
In a sentence
Він старався, проте не досяг успіху.
He tried, but he did not succeed.
Connecting two clauses where the second presents a contrasting situation to the first.
Мені подобаються фільми, проте я більше люблю книги.
I like movies, but I prefer books more.
Introducing a contrast or preference in a statement.
Вони згодні, проте висувають свої умови.
They agree, but they set their conditions.
Providing a contrast or a condition following an agreement.
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