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ma

/ˈma/ conjunction A1 (estimated)

1. but, however

Englishbut, however
Germanaber, doch, jedoch
Frenchmais
Portuguesemas
Czechale, však, nicméně
Spanishpero, mas
Dutchmaar
Swedishmen, utan, fast
Latinsed, at, ast

2. but, on the contrary

Englishbut, on the contrary
Germanaber, doch
Frenchmais
Portuguesemas
Czechale, jenže, avšak
Spanishpero, mas
Dutchmaar
Swedishmen, utan, fast
Latinsed, at, ast

3. indicates emotion or emphasis

Englishemphasis

4. but

Englishbut
Germandoch, indes
Frenchcependant
Portuguesemas, mesmo, apesar de
Czechale
Spanishpero
Swedishmen

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