Translation of Kazakh word "дегенмен" to English
дегенмен
/deɡenmen/
Meaning
ConjunctionDespite the fact that; although.
How to use
The conjunction 'дегенмен' is used to express a contrast or unexpected turn of events, similar to 'though' in English. Follows Kazakh soft-vowel (жіңішке) vowel harmony in suffixation (plural: -лер/-дер/-тер, case suffixes: -ге/-ке/-де/-тен). Standard vocabulary item widely used in conversational and written Kazakh.
🇬🇧 English
though
Example
Ол шаршаған дегенмен, жұмысын жалғастырды.
Though he was tired, he continued his work.
Ауа райы суық дегенмен, біз серуендедік.
Though the weather was cold, we went for a walk.
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Common phrases
- сонда да дегенмен— even so nevertheless
- Ол шаршаған дегенмен, жұмысын жалғастырды.— Though he was tired, he continued his work.
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What does the Kazakh word "дегенмен" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "дегенмен" means "though" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ол шаршаған дегенмен, жұмысын жалғастырды." (which translates as "Though he was tired, he continued his work.").
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