لكن in English

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

but conjunction however adv

English for لكن

لكن

1) but-conjunction

لكن-اسم

∘ لكن meaning in English & Arabic

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

لكن تستخدم للتوضيح التباين بين كلمتيّن أو جماتيّن

∘ Examples of لكن in English and Arabic

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

إنه ولد ذكيّ، لكن لا يدرس.

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

ذهب أخي إلى الكليّة، لكن أنا لم أفعل.

More Examples

He likes football, but his friend doesn't.

إنه يحب كرة القدم، لكن صديقه لا يحب.

∘ How to pronounce لكن in English?

but is pronounced in English as

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦

2) however-adv

لكن-ظرف

∘ لكن meaning in English & Arabic

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

يستخدم لتقديم بيان يتناقض مع شيء قد تم ذكره للتو

∘ Examples of لكن in English and Arabic

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

كانت تمطر؛ لكن، قررنا الخروج للنزهة.

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

هي مشغولة جدا. لكن، دائما ما تجد وقتا لعائلتها.

More Examples

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

كان المشروع تحديا. لكن، تم إنجازه في الوقت المحدد.

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

إنه ليس طويلا جدا؛ لكن، هو لاعب كرة سلة ممتاز.

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

خسرنا المباراة الأولى؛ لكن، فزنا بالبطولة.

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

كنت متعبا جدا؛ لكن، أنهيت عملي.

∘ How to pronounce لكن in English?

however is pronounced in English as

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦

but conjunction however adv

English for لكن

لكن

1) but-conjunction

لكن-اسم

∘ لكن meaning in English & Arabic

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

لكن تُستخدم للتوضيح التباين بين كلمتيّن أو جماتيّن

∘ Examples of لكن in English and Arabic

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

إنه ولد ذكيّ، لكن لا يدرس.

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

ذهب أخي إلى الكليّة، لكن أنا لم أفعل.

More Examples

He likes football, but his friend doesn't.

إنه يحب كرة القدم، لكن صديقه لا يحب.

∘ How to pronounce لكن in English?

but is pronounced in English as

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦

2) however-adv

لَكِن-ظرف

∘ لَكِن meaning in English & Arabic

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

يُستخدم لتقديم بيان يتناقض مع شيء قد تم ذكره للتو

∘ Examples of لَكِن in English and Arabic

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

كانت تمطر؛ لكن، قررنا الخروج للنزهة.

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

هي مشغولة جدًا. لكن، دائمًا ما تجد وقتًا لعائلتها.

More Examples

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

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

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

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

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

خسرنا المباراة الأولى؛ لكن، فزنا بالبطولة.

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

كنت متعبًا جدًا؛ لكن، أنهيت عملي.

∘ How to pronounce لَكِن in English?

however is pronounced in English as

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦