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very rarely used (#32562)
- 1.
сonnects two sentences the second of which expresses an inconsistency the opposite of what is expected on the basis of the first sentence
- 2.
It is used at the beginning of a sentence (in a dialogue) to strengthen the opposition to what is assumed
Examples
Казалось, дело провалилось, ан всё получилось отлично.
It seemed the matter had ended in failure, but everything turned out wonderfully after all.
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fmcapo edited translation 3 months ago.
luke.hess97 edited translation 1 year ago.
Lucian edited word type 6 years ago.
