however
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/ˌhaʊˈɛvər/
/haʊˈɛvə/
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ancak, bununla birlikte, yine de
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.
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The test was difficult; however, I passed.Sınav zordu; ancak geçtim.
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It was cold outside; however, we enjoyed the walk.Dışarısı soğuktu; yine de yürüyüşten keyif aldık.
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ne kadar … olursa olsun, ne kadar … -se de
To whatever degree; no matter how, used before an adjective, an adverb or much.
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However hard I try, I can't remember her name.Ne kadar uğraşırsam uğraşayım adını hatırlayamıyorum.
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We'll finish the job, however long it takes.Ne kadar sürerse sürsün işi bitireceğiz.
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nasıl (olur da)
Used in questions to show surprise, with the meaning 'how'.
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However did you manage to carry all this alone?Bütün bunları tek başına taşımayı nasıl başardın?
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However did you find out about the surprise party?Sürpriz partiden nasıl haberin oldu?
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Synonyms
Collocations
however, …however muchhowever hardhowever longhowever manyhowever smallhowever did you