But then Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbət/ /ˈðɛn

BUHT-then

UK

bˈʌt/ /ðˈɛn

BUT-then

التعريف

Used to introduce a different or surprising idea, especially after considering something else; it often signals a change of perspective or a second thought.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in conversational English to show reconsideration or contrast. Often appears before giving an opposite reason, an excuse, or changing a decision. Do not confuse with time phrases like 'and then.'

• Spanish: pero entonces - aunque pensándolo bien
• Portuguese (BR): mas então - mas por outro lado
• Portuguese (PT): mas então - mas por outro lado
• Chinese (Simplified): 但后来 - 不过
• Chinese (Traditional): 但後來 - 不過
• Hindi: लेकिन फिर
• Arabic: لكن بعد ذلك - ولكن من جهة أخرى
• Bengali: কিন্তু তারপর - কিন্তু আবার - কিন্তু এরপর
• Russian: но потом - но с другой стороны
• Japanese: でもそのとき - でもやっぱり
• Vietnamese: nhưng rồi - nhưng mà
• Korean: 하지만 또 - 그런데
• Turkish: ama sonra - fakat ardından
• Urdu: لیکن پھر
• Indonesian: tapi lalu - tapi kemudian

جمل نموذجية

I wanted to go out, but then it started raining.

basic

She was tired, but then she finished all her work.

basic

I thought the test was easy, but then I saw my grade.

basic

I was going to call him, but then I remembered he was busy.

natural

I almost bought that shirt, but then I realized I didn't need it.

natural

We could take the bus, but then a taxi might be faster.

natural