WordvaanMeaningbut rather (after a negative)Part of speechconjunctionPronunciationCourseFinnishLessonNegative yes/no questions (eikö, enkö)Usages of vaanSe ei ole typerää, vaan hienoa.It is not stupid, but rather great.En mene juhlaan, vaan jään kotiin.I am not going to the party, but rather staying home.Tämä ei ole fakta, vaan vaarallinen harhakäsitys.This is not a fact, but rather a dangerous misconception.