Translation of Turkish word "ama" to English
ama
/ama/
Meaning
ConjunctionCoordinating conjunction expressing contrast, meaning 'but / however / yet'.
How to use
Adversative conjunction meaning 'but'. Widely used in all registers to connect contrasting clauses or adjectives. It never takes suffixes and usually stands at the start of the contrasting clause.
🇬🇧 English
but / however
Example
Konsere gitmek istedim ama bilet bulamadım.
I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn't find a ticket.
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- ama yine de— but still / but nonetheless
- küçük ama rahat— small but comfortable
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What does the Turkish word "ama" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ama" means "but / however" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Konsere gitmek istedim ama bilet bulamadım." (which translates as "I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn't find a ticket.").
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