Hvad betyder but?

But er et konjunktionsord, der bruges til at introducere en modsætning eller en afvigelse i en sætning. Det bruges til at indikere en kontrast mellem to idéer eller handlinger. But bruges typisk til at forbinde to sætninger eller sætningsdele, hvor den første del fremstiller en påstand eller et fakta, og den anden del præsenterer en modstående eller modgående oplysning.

Sætninger med but

She is smart, but sometimes she lacks confidence.
I want to go out, but I also need to finish my work.
He is talented, but he often underestimates himself.
I love chocolate, but Im trying to eat healthier.
The movie was entertaining, but the ending was disappointing.
She studied hard, but she still didnt pass the exam.
The weather is beautiful, but I forgot my sunglasses.
I enjoy playing video games, but I also prioritize my responsibilities.
He is successful in his career, but he struggles with personal relationships.
I want to travel, but I also need to save money.
The restaurant has delicious food, but the service is slow.
She is kind and compassionate, but she can be assertive when needed.
He is a good athlete, but he needs to work on his teamwork skills.
I love to read, but I have been too busy lately to pick up a book.
The shirt is stylish, but it is also quite expensive.

Ord med samme betydning

However
Yet
Nevertheless
Though
Still
Except
Unless
Otherwise
On the other hand
Notwithstanding

Ord med omvendt betydning

however
although
nevertheless
yet
on the other hand
still
though
notwithstanding

Oprindelse

Ordet but kan spores tilbage til det gamle engelske ord be-utan, som betyder at være ud over. Det blev senere forkortet til but i den middelengelske periode. Ordet kan også have rødder i det gamle engelske būt, der betyder at være. I sin oprindelige betydning henviser but til at være i en tilstand af eksklusion, undtagelse eller modsætning. Det bruges typisk som en konjunktion eller præposition til at markere modsætninger, begrænsninger eller undtagelser i en sætning.

Andre populære ord: Tæsk • Adskiller • Polisk • Skjule • Dominans • Opgradere • Tendens • Modig • Lob • Protektorat • Pit • Lyseslukker • Indsamle • Jordskredsvalg • Begærer • Royalty • Bild • Vha. • I • Intranet • Rektal • Ekstrapolere • Øster • Meningsløs • Lyrik • Lazaret • Problematiske • Frisørsalon • Duft • Overbeviste • Vinde • Særskilt • Katastrofeblink • Unilateral • Human • Fok • Valør • Redegøre • Hetz • Program • Tørlagt • Kutyme • Puden • Istandsætte • Spontan • Livsværdi • Prissat • Nærværende • Ildkugle • Sperme