but

US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
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1.

tapi, namun

used to introduce a contrasting statement or clause

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He is small, but strong.
Dia kecil, tapi kuat.
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I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
Aku ingin pergi, tapi aku terlalu lelah.
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howeverneverthelessyetstillthough
2.

selain, kecuali

used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated

:
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There's nothing but trouble with that car.
Tidak ada selain masalah dengan mobil itu.
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She does nothing but complain.
Dia tidak melakukan apa-apa selain mengeluh.
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exceptapart fromother thansavebar
1.

kecuali, selain

except; apart from

:
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Everyone but John was there.
Semua orang kecuali John ada di sana.
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I had no choice but to agree.
Aku tidak punya pilihan selain setuju.
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exceptexcludingbarringsaveapart from
1.

hanya, cuma

only; no more than

:
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He's but a child.
Dia hanya seorang anak kecil.
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I can but try.
Aku hanya bisa mencoba.
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onlymerelyjustsimply
1.

tapi, pengecualian

a condition or limitation

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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Tidak ada jika, dan, atau tapi tentang itu.
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He accepted the offer without any buts.
Dia menerima tawaran itu tanpa tapi apa pun.
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objectionreservationqualificationstipulationcondition