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Meaning
- however; but (indicating contrast, emphasizing the opposite of the previous statement)
Common Collocations
muốn đi nhưng lại bận
Want to go but have something else
đã cố gắng nhưng lại thất bại
Tried hard but failed
Examples
Tôi thích món này nhưng lại không ăn được.
I like this dish, however I can't eat it.
Anh ấy nói sẽ đến nhưng lại không đến.
He said he would come, however he didn't.
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FAQ
How do you say "however" in Vietnamese?
"however" in Vietnamese is nhưng lại.
What does nhưng lại mean in English?
nhưng lại means "however" (conjunction). however; but (indicating contrast, emphasizing the opposite of the previous statement).
How is nhưng lại pronounced?
nhưng lại has 2 syllables: nhưng: ngang (level) · lại: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is nhưng lại in Vietnamese?
nhưng lại is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is nhưng lại used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi thích món này nhưng lại không ăn được. (I like this dish, however I can't eat it.); Anh ấy nói sẽ đến nhưng lại không đến. (He said he would come, however he didn't.).
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