Swahili
walakini
wah-lah-KEE-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwalakiniwah-lah-KEE-neesoon
Englishbutsoon
Frenchmaissoon
Meaning
but, however, nevertheless.
Good to know
conj. but, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding
Examples
- Alikuwa amechoka, walakini aliendelea kufanya kazi.He was tired, but he continued working.
- Nataka kwenda safari, walakini sina pesa.I want to travel, however I have no money.
- Je, walakini utanisaidia licha ya hayo?But will you still help me despite that?
- Hakukubali, walakini hakukataa waziwazi.He didn't agree, nevertheless he didn't openly refuse.
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