لكن

Meaning of لكن in English is: (but, however) among others. This article contains images, pronunciation, examples, and more!

but conjunction however adv

Meaning of لكن in English and Arabic

لكن - اسم

1) but - conjunction

  ∘ Meaning of but in Arabic and English:

لكن تستخدم للتوضيح التباين تُستخدم للتوضيح التباين بين كلمتين كلمتيّن أو جماتينجماتيّن

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

  ∘ Example of but in Arabic and English

إنه ولد ذكيذكيّ، لكن لا يدرس.

He is a clever boy, but he doesn't study.

ذهب أخي إلى الكليةأخي إلى الكليّة، لكن أنا لم أفعل.

My brother went to the college, but I didn't.

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إنه يحب كرة القدم، لكن صديقه لا يحب.

He likes football, but his friend doesn't.

  ∘ How to pronounce but in English?

but is pronounced in English as

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لكنلَكِن - ظرف

2) however - adv

  ∘ Meaning of however in Arabic and English:

يستخدم لتقديم يُستخدم لتقديم بيان يتناقض مع شيء قد تم ذكره للتو

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said

  ∘ Example of however in Arabic and English

كانت تمطر؛ لكن، قررنا الخروج للنزهة.

It was raining; however, we decided to go for a walk.

هي مشغولة جداجدًا. لكن، دائمادائمًا ما تجد وقتا لعائلتهاتجد وقتًا لعائلتها.

She is very busy. However, she always finds time for her family.

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كان المشروع تحدياالمشروع تحديًا. لكن، تم إنجازه في الوقت المحدد.

The project was challenging. However, it was completed on time.

إنه ليس طويلا جداإنه ليس طويلًا جدًا؛ لكن، هو لاعب كرة سلة ممتاز.

He’s not very tall; however, he’s an excellent basketball player.

خسرنا المباراة الأولى؛ لكن، فزنا بالبطولة.

We lost the first game; however, we won the tournament.

كنت متعبا جداكنت متعبًا جدًا؛ لكن، أنهيت عملي.

I was very tired; however, I finished my work.

  ∘ How to pronounce however in English?

however is pronounced in English as

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