Sieht aber nicht aus
But it does not look
Language note: The structure 'aber nicht' is often used to express contradiction.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sieht
[zeet]
looks
Third person of 'see' or 'appear'.
Das sieht gut aus.
That looks good.
aber
[AH-ber]
but
Used to introduce a clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Er ist alt, aber schnell.
He is old, but fast.
nicht
[nicht]
not
Used to form the negative of verbs, adjectives, etc.
Das ist nicht fair.
That is not fair.
aus
[ows]
out
Away from the inside or center.
Er sieht nicht aus wie sein Bruder.
He does not look like his brother.
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