maar

but

Usages of maar

• Hy wil 'n stoof koop, maar hy moet eers geld spaar.: He wants to buy a stove, but he must first save money.
• Ek sien 'n klein huis, maar die kamers is groot.: I see a small house, but the rooms are big.
• Ons dorp is klein, maar mense besoek dit graag.: Our town is small, but people like to visit it.
• Sy praat haastig, maar ek verstaan nog haar woorde.: She speaks hurriedly, but I still understand her words.
• Ek wou daardie kos proe, maar ek was te haastig.: I wanted to taste that food, but I was too much in a hurry.
• Ek is moeg, maar ek sal tog in die tuin loop.: I am tired, but I will still walk in the garden.
• Sy koop blou skoene in dieselfde winkelsentrum, maar hulle is nie duur nie.: She buys blue shoes in the same shopping centre, but they are not expensive.
• Die middagson is warm, maar die bus is koel.: The midday sun is warm, but the bus is cool.
• Hy sê die stad is groter, maar sy dorpie is die vriendelikste.: He says the city is larger, but his village is the friendliest.
• Die dokter sê ek is gesond, maar ek moet tog versigtig bly.: The doctor says I am healthy, but I must still remain careful.
• Baie studente leer vir dieselfde eksamen, maar sy is steeds gelukkig.: Many students study for the same exam, but she is still happy.
• Die hospitaal lyk groot in die sneeu, maar binne is dit warm.: The hospital looks big in the snow, but inside it is warm.
• Waarskynlik sal ons sneeu sien, maar as daar reën is, bly ons binne en lees inligting oor die weer.: We will probably see snow, but if there is rain, we stay inside and read information about the weather.
• Die gebou is stil, maar die trappe kraak skielik.: The building is quiet, but the stairs suddenly creak.
• Sy sê dat sy ook sou hardloop, maar haar spiere is moeg.: She says that she would also run, but her muscles are tired.
• Sy verloor haar sonbril in die see, maar vind dit later weer.: She loses her sunglasses in the sea, but later finds them again.
• Sy bel weer, maar die selfoon bly stil; ek hoor net my broer lag.: She calls again, but the cellphone remains silent; I only hear my brother laugh.
• U kan die nuwe projekplan in die kantoor lees, Meneer, maar bring asseblief u woordeboek saam.: You can read the new project plan in the office, Sir, but please bring your dictionary along.
• Die kussing ondersteun haar kop, maar die kombers gee haar die meeste gemak.: The pillow supports her head, but the blanket gives her the most comfort.
• In die verlede het ek min aandag gegee, maar nou luister ek oplettend.: In the past I paid little attention, but now I listen attentively.
• Die raaisel se oplossing lê nie in die verlede nie, maar in die toekoms.: The riddle’s solution lies not in the past but in the future.
• Ek soek oral, maar ek vind die oplossing nerens nie.: I search everywhere, but I find the solution nowhere.
• Hy soek sy mes, maar niemand sien dit op die bord nie.: He looks for his knife, but nobody sees it on the plate.
• Sy skink melk oor haar eiers, maar ek gebruik net sout en peper.: She pours milk over her eggs, but I use only salt and pepper.
• Die rekening is laag, maar ons gee tog ’n fooi omdat die kelner vriendelik is.: The bill is low, but we still give a tip because the waiter is friendly.

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