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μα
but /ma/
conjunctionA1#81 most common
Also: yet, however
Example sentences
Θέλω να πάω στο πάρκο, μα βρέχει.
I want to go to the park, but it is raining.
Είναι καλός μαθητής, μα δεν διαβάζει πολύ.
He is a good student, but he doesn't study much.
Η ταινία ήταν ενδιαφέρουσα, μα ήταν πολύ μεγάλη.
The movie was interesting, but it was too long.
Προσπάθησα να τον πείσω, μα δεν ήθελε να ακούσει.
I tried to convince him, but he didn't want to listen.
Θα πάω στη δουλειά, μα πρώτα θα φάω πρωινό.
I will go to work, but first I will have breakfast.
Η ιδέα είναι καλή, μα χρειάζεται περισσότερη δουλειά.
The idea is good, but it needs more work.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μα' meaning 'but' has its roots in the ancient Greek language, where it was used similarly as a conjunction. It serves as a contrastive particle, linking ideas in a nuanced way.
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