but
A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
Beispiele
3 von 5I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.
Schnelles Quiz
She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: but
Beispiele
I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
everydayI like pizza but I don't like pasta.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
formalThe proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
informalI wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.
academicThe experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.
We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.
businessWe reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
But of course
But of course
Last but not least
Last but not least
But for
But for
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'And' adds similar information, whereas 'but' adds contrasting or surprising information.
'But' is a coordinating conjunction used mid-sentence; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually requiring a semicolon or a new sentence.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'but' to link two independent clauses. In modern English, it is acceptable to start a sentence with 'But' for emphasis, though some formal styles discourage it.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget to place a comma before 'but' when it connects two full sentences. Another mistake is using 'but' and 'although' in the same sentence (e.g., 'Although it was raining, but we went out').
Merkhilfe
Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Old English 'be-utan', meaning 'on the outside' or 'without'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In communication, there is a common saying that 'everything before the word but doesn't count,' suggesting that the speaker's true intent follows the contrast.
Schnelles Quiz
She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: but
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