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but

/bʌt/

butadverb

/bʌt/

Definitionen

Only; merely; no more than.

He is but a child.

Used with a comparative to indicate a small amount or extent.

The show lasted but a moment.

butpräposition

/bʌt/

Übersetzungen

Everyone was invited but John.

Все были приглашены, кроме Джона.

Definitionen

Except; other than.

Everyone but John was invited to the party.

butkonjunktion

/bʌt/

Übersetzungen

I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.

Я хотел пойти в парк, но начался дождь.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

She was tired, but she decided to continue working.

Used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated.

There is nothing we can do but wait.

butinterjektion

Used informally to express objection, protest, or hesitation.

Definitionen

Used to express an objection, protest, or hesitation.

"But—but—you promised you'd stay!"

butsubstantiv

buts

Pl.

Usually in the plural "buts" meaning objections or excuses.

Definitionen

An objection, excuse, or qualification.

I want no buts—just do it.