›العربية → English›لكن

لكن

lākin, lākinna
Conjunction
Conjunction

But

General

Used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with or contradicts what has already been said.

Ví dụ:
"أحب القهوة لكن لا أشربها كل يوم."
→ I like coffee but I don't drink it every day.
"كان الجو حارًا لكنه استمتع بالرحلة."
→ The weather was hot but he enjoyed the trip.
Synonyms
Conjunction

However / Nevertheless

General

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said or is known.

Ví dụ:
"سعى للنجاح لكنه واجه صعوبات."
→ He strove for success, however he faced difficulties.
"كان مريضًا لكنه حضر الاجتماع."
→ He was sick, nevertheless he attended the meeting.
Synonyms

Collocations

لكن لا
but not
لكن الأمر
but the matter
لكن هذا
but this
لكن ما
but what
لكن كل
but every