Ma
But
Language note: Short words like 'ma' often indicate a change in thought, common in conversational Italian.
Culture note: Italians use ‘ma’ frequently in sentences to emphasize contrasts or emotions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Voglio venire ma non posso.
I want to come but I can't.
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