but

UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/

Übersetzungen

butadverb
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
butpräposition
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
Everyone was invited but John.
Все были приглашены, кроме Джона.
butkonjunktion
UK
/bʌt/
US
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I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
Я хотел пойти в парк, но начался дождь.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
butinterjektion
Used informally to express objection, protest, or hesitation.
butsubstantiv
buts
Pl.
Usually in the plural "buts" meaning objections or excuses.

Definitionen

butadverb
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
Except; other than.
Everyone but John was invited to the party.
butkonjunktion
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 to express an objection, protest, or hesitation.
"But—but—you promised you'd stay!"
butsubstantiv
An objection, excuse, or qualification.
I want no buts—just do it.