Translation of Turkish word "fakat" to English
fakat
/fakat/
Meaning
ConjunctionConjunction expressing contrast, meaning 'but / however / yet'.
How to use
Conjunction implying contrast. Functionally identical to 'ama' but slightly more formal.
🇬🇧 English
but / however
Example
Hava çok soğuktu fakat kar yağmıyordu.
The weather was very cold, but it wasn't snowing.
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What does the Turkish word "fakat" mean?▼
The Turkish word "fakat" means "but / however" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hava çok soğuktu fakat kar yağmıyordu." (which translates as "The weather was very cold, but it wasn't snowing.").
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