Mas Meaning in English
word
/ˈmɑz/
mahz
/mˈæs/
maz
Definition
An old-fashioned or literary word meaning 'but', used to show a contrast or introduce something different or opposite. It is rarely seen in modern spoken English.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely formal or old-fashioned—appears mainly in poetry, classical literature, or rhetorical writing. In contemporary English, always use 'but' in conversation or modern writing. 'Mas' has the same meaning as 'but', but is much less common.
Spanish: peroPortuguese (BR): mas - porém - contudoPortuguese (PT): mas - porém - contudoChinese (Simplified): 但 (但 - digunakan untuk kontras atau perlawanan)Chinese (Traditional): 但 (但 - 用於轉折或對立)Hindi: लेकिन - मगरArabic: لكنBengali: কিন্তুRussian: ноJapanese: しかしVietnamese: nhưngKorean: 하지만 - 그러나Turkish: ama - fakatUrdu: لیکنIndonesian: tetapi - namun
Example Sentences
She is young, mas very wise.
basic
The road was long, mas they did not give up.
basic
He wanted to leave, mas he stayed for her sake.
basic
You may doubt my words, mas I speak only the truth.
natural
We searched for hours, mas found no trace of him.
natural
He promised to help, mas his help never came.
natural