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Lekin / par in English: But (लेकिन / पर)
But
Hindi (Devanagari)
लेकिन / पर
Hindi (English letters)
lekin / par
लेकिन / पर (lekin / par) can be expressed as “But” in English. For example: “I'll come but a bit late.”
“lekin / par” kehna ho, to English mein “But” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Plans
I'll come but a bit late.
मैं आऊँगा लेकिन थोड़ा लेट।
main aaoonga lekin thoda late.
How to pronounce “But”
Say it in English
buht
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
But: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| But | लेकिन / पर lekin / par The basic conjunction form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic conjunction form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'll come but a bit late. | मैं आऊँगा लेकिन थोड़ा लेट। main aaoonga lekin thoda late. Plans | Plans |
| The bag is nice but expensive. | बैग अच्छा है पर महँगा है। bag achha hai par mahanga hai. Shopping | Shopping |
“But” connects two ideas. Read both parts of each example to see the relationship it expresses.
Keep the connected ideas clear. Choose the connector for the meaning you want: adding, contrasting, giving a reason, or offering a choice.
How to use “But” in English sentences
1. Plans
I'll come but a bit late.
मैं आऊँगा लेकिन थोड़ा लेट।
main aaoonga lekin thoda late.
2. Shopping
The bag is nice but expensive.
बैग अच्छा है पर महँगा है।
bag achha hai par mahanga hai.
3. Advice
You can go but please keep an umbrella.
आप जा सकते हैं लेकिन छाता रखिए।
aap ja sakte hain lekin chaata rakhiye.
Common mistakes with “But”
Instead of
I will to come but a bit late.
Say this
I'll come but a bit late.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
I'll come but an bit late.
Say this
I'll come but a bit late.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Deciding whether to go out in rain
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
We should go out but it's raining.
Show Hindi meaning
बाहर जाना है लेकिन बारिश हो रही है।
bahar jaana hai lekin baarish ho rahi hai.
You
Yes — going is necessary but we'll take an umbrella.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, जाना ज़रूरी है पर छाता लेंगे।
haan, jaana zaroori hai par chaata lenge.
Partner
Okay — we'll come back soon.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, जल्दी वापस आते हैं।
theek, jaldi vaapas aate hain.
You
Okay, but the road is slippery.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, लेकिन सड़क फिसलन भरी है।
theek hai, lekin sadak phislan bhari hai.
Your turn: use “But”
Say this in English: बैग अच्छा है पर महँगा है। (bag achha hai par mahanga hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The bag is nice but expensive.
बैग अच्छा है पर महँगा है।
bag achha hai par mahanga hai.
Compare your word order with “The bag is nice but expensive.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “But” in English
Lekin / par ko English mein kya kehte hain?
लेकिन / पर (lekin / par) can be expressed as “But” in English. For example: “I'll come but a bit late.”
What does “But” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “But” means लेकिन / पर (lekin / par). The sentence “I'll come but a bit late.” shows it in context.
How do I use “But” in a sentence?
The bag is nice but expensive. Hindi meaning: बैग अच्छा है पर महँगा है। (bag achha hai par mahanga hai.). “But” connects two ideas. Read both parts of each example to see the relationship it expresses.
What should I watch for when using “But”?
Keep the connected ideas clear. Choose the connector for the meaning you want: adding, contrasting, giving a reason, or offering a choice.
