but

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

She is very old but still attractive.

She’s welcomed them but been rude to us.

aber, aber trotzdem

ноno, то́лькоtólʹko, хотя́xotjá

але́alé

On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).

I am not rich but [I am] poor. Not John but Peter went there.

It’s not so much that we don’t wanna go, but I just haven’t time.

sondern, aber

аa, ноno

але́alé, аa

(разговорное)Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.

But I never said you could do that!

Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".

I cannot but feel offended.

My kid does nothing but watch TV all day.

außer, aber nicht, als

кро́меkróme, лишьlišʹ

крімkrim

(разговорное)Used to link an interjection to the following remark as an intensifier.

Wow! But that's amazing!

(архаичное)Without it also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

It never rains but it pours

I never hear this song but I think of you.