Usages of men
Stolen er gammel men behagelig.
The chair is old but comfortable.
Vinduet er åbent, men rummet er varmt.
The window is open, but the room is warm.
Rummet er lille men varmt.
The room is small but warm.
Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.
I have considered learning piano, but it requires a lot of exercises.
Paraplyen er tung, men den holder mig tør.
The umbrella is heavy, but it keeps me dry.
Denne opgave er nem for ham, men svær for mig.
This task is easy for him, but difficult for me.
Umiddelbart synes jeg, at det er et svært valg, men jeg beundrer din beslutsomhed.
At first glance, I think it is a difficult choice, but I admire your determination.
Kælderen i mit hus er mørk, men rummelig.
The basement in my house is dark but spacious.
Det er blevet sent, men jeg vil stadig læse et kort afsnit i min bog.
It has gotten late, but I still want to read a short paragraph in my book.
Jeg vil udfylde flere papirer i dag, men det er lettere end at stå i en lang kø.
I will fill out more papers today, but it is easier than standing in a long line.
Mine sko står ved døren, men mine støvler gemmer jeg i skabet til vinteren.
My shoes are by the door, but I keep my boots in the closet for the winter.
Jeg tager altid støvler på, når jeg går ud i sneen, men ellers bruger jeg sko.
I always wear boots when I go out in the snow, but otherwise I use shoes.
Nogle film handler om helte, men jeg foretrækker dem, der viser almindelige menneskers liv.
Some films are about heroes, but I prefer those that show the lives of ordinary people.
Afslutningen på historien var overraskende, men jeg kan bekræfte, at alle var tilfredse.
The ending of the story was surprising, but I can confirm that everyone was satisfied.
Jeg synes, noget af maden smager lidt kedeligt, men resten er fint.
I think some of the food tastes a bit bland, but the rest is fine.
Min ven er forkølet, men han drikker varm kaffe.
My friend has a cold, but he drinks warm coffee.
Min bror glemmer sin billet, men han finder den igen.
My brother forgets his ticket, but he finds it again.
De inviterer deres veninde, men hun tager sine egne bøger med.
They invite their (female) friend, but she brings her own books.
De træner normalt to gange om ugen, men i denne uge har de sjældent tid.
They normally train twice a week, but this week they rarely have time.
Det er en svær beslutning, men hun føler, at den er rigtig.
It is a difficult decision, but she feels that it is right.
Museet i byen er billigt, men udstillingen er meget spændende.
The museum in the city is cheap, but the exhibition is very exciting.
Serien er spændende, men senere bliver den lidt kedelig.
The series is exciting, but later it becomes a bit boring.
Hans nye jakke er meget dyr, men han bruger ikke mange penge på andet tøj.
His new jacket is very expensive, but he does not spend much money on other clothes.
Han laver en fejl, men hans ven tilgiver ham.
He makes a mistake, but his friend forgives him.
Han mistede sin taske i banken, men heldigvis fandt en bibliotekar den.
He lost his bag in the bank, but fortunately a librarian found it.
Hun taler næsten flydende engelsk, men hun vil forbedre udtalen.
She speaks almost fluent English, but she wants to improve the pronunciation.
Menuen i kantinen er lang, men ret sund.
The menu in the canteen is long but quite healthy.
Regningen er høj i aften, men festen var sjov.
The bill is high tonight, but the party was fun.
Hun studerer tre fag, men arbejder også i weekenden.
She studies three subjects but also works on the weekend.
Udtrykket er nemt at forstå, men det kan alligevel være svært at sige hurtigt.
The expression is easy to understand, but it can still be hard to say quickly.
Skuespilleren i filmen er modig, men historien er alvorlig.
The actor in the movie is brave, but the story is serious.
Han glemmer altid sin gaffel, men husker næsten altid sin ske.
He always forgets his fork, but almost always remembers his spoon.
Min ven er ikke så modig, men hun er altid venlig mod publikum.
My friend is not that brave, but she is always friendly towards the audience.
Det er ikke altid os, der vinder konkurrencen, men vi lærer noget hver gang.
It is not always us who win the competition, but we learn something each time.
Jeg skulle læse bogen i aften, men jeg er for træt.
I was supposed to read the book tonight, but I am too tired.
Opskriften kræver mange ingredienser, men jeg har næsten alt i køleskabet.
The recipe requires many ingredients, but I have almost everything in the refrigerator.
Opvaskemaskinen larmer lidt, men den sparer os tid.
The dishwasher is a bit noisy, but it saves us time.
Brødet er fladt, men det smager godt.
The bread is flat, but it tastes good.
Jeg har travlt i dag, men jeg kan tale i morgen.
I’m busy today, but I can talk tomorrow.
Jeg henter pillerne på apoteket, men jeg spørger først, hvordan jeg skal tage dem.
I pick up the pills at the pharmacy, but first I ask how I should take them.
Jeg betaler med mit betalingskort, men terminalen virker ikke.
I pay with my payment card, but the terminal doesn’t work.
Jeg tænder printeren, men skærmen er stadig sort.
I turn on the printer, but the screen is still black.
Jeg viser min veninde dokumentet på skærmen, men hun vil hellere læse det på papir.
I show my female friend the document on the screen, but she would rather read it on paper.
Hun siger, at trøjen er varm, men at skjorten er bedre om sommeren.
She says that the sweater is warm, but that the shirt is better in the summer.
Denne skjorte er lavet af bomuld, men min gamle trøje er lavet af uld.
This shirt is made of cotton, but my old sweater is made of wool.
Jeg vælger bomuld om sommeren, men min veninde vælger uld om vinteren.
I choose cotton in the summer, but my female friend chooses wool in the winter.
Det ene ærme på min skjorte er for langt, men det andet ærme passer godt.
One sleeve on my shirt is too long, but the other sleeve fits well.
Jeg tager min rygsæk med i metroen, men jeg lægger pungen i min lomme.
I bring my backpack on the metro, but I put the wallet in my pocket.
Metroens indgang er tæt på stationen, men udgangen ligger på den anden side af bygningen.
The metro entrance is close to the station, but the exit is on the other side of the building.
Hvis jeg mister min pung, tager jeg ikke metroen, men går hjem fra busstoppestedet.
If I lose my wallet, I do not take the metro, but walk home from the bus stop.
Automaten er ny nok til at virke hurtigt, men billetautomaten er for langsom i dag.
The machine is new enough to work quickly, but the ticket machine is too slow today.
Min tandpasta ligger bag spejlet, men min søsters tandbørste står stadig ved håndvasken.
My toothpaste is behind the mirror, but my sister’s toothbrush is still by the sink.
Overskriften i avisen er kort, men artiklen er faktisk ret klar.
The headline in the newspaper is short, but the article is actually quite clear.
Min bon ligger på bordet, men jeg husker ikke min pinkode.
My receipt is on the table, but I do not remember my PIN code.
Hun skal til at begynde sin arbejdsdag, men først drikker hun en kop kaffe.
She is about to begin her workday, but first she drinks a cup of coffee.
Vi har en reservation til fredag, men min veninde vil hellere komme på lørdag.
We have a reservation for Friday, but my female friend would rather come on Saturday.
Hovedretten kommer sent, men den smager heldigvis bedre end vi forventede.
The main course arrives late, but fortunately it tastes better than we expected.
På torsdag skal min veninde til at gå, men så begynder det at regne.
On Thursday my female friend is about to leave, but then it starts to rain.
Lægen siger, at symptomerne ikke er alvorlige, men at jeg skal hvile mig.
The doctor says that the symptoms are not serious, but that I need to rest.
De samme symptomer kom igen i sidste uge, men nu føler jeg mig næsten ikke syg.
The same symptoms came back last week, but now I hardly feel sick anymore.
Mit knæ er ikke længere hævet, men min skulder er stadig lidt øm.
My knee is no longer swollen, but my shoulder is still a little sore.
Bananerne er ikke helt modne endnu, men jeg spiser en banan alligevel.
The bananas are not quite ripe yet, but I eat a banana anyway.
Min onkel har skæg om vinteren, men senere får han det ofte klippet.
My uncle has a beard in the winter, but later he often gets it trimmed.
Jeg er meget træt, men jeg læser alligevel et afsnit i bogen.
I am very tired, but I still read a paragraph in the book.
Jeg skal til at gå ud af huset, men så ser jeg, at det regner.
I am about to leave the house, but then I see that it is raining.
Huslejen er høj, men lejligheden har en lille altan.
The rent is high, but the apartment has a small balcony.
Jeg burde have hjulpet hende med flytningen i går, men jeg var på arbejde.
I should have helped her with the move yesterday, but I was at work.
Hun skulle have underskrevet kontrakten i morges, men udlejeren kom for sent.
She was supposed to have signed the contract this morning, but the landlord arrived too late.
Parkeringspladsen bag huset er lille, men vi fandt heldigvis en plads.
The parking lot behind the house is small, but fortunately we found a space.
Vi vil sælge det gamle bord, men beholde den nye sofa.
We will sell the old table, but keep the new sofa.
Børnene har hver sin dyne, men katten sover helst på min.
The children each have their own duvet, but the cat prefers to sleep on mine.
Min cykel står ikke i garagen, men i cykelskuret ved siden af huset.
My bicycle is not in the garage, but in the bike shed next to the house.
Vi er uenige om tidspunktet, men enige om planen.
We disagree about the time, but agree on the plan.
Jeg kan godt lide lidt peber i suppen, men børnene synes, det er for stærkt.
I like a little pepper in the soup, but the children think it is too strong.
Den der afdeling lukker tidligere, men jeg kan stadig købe en rulle her.
That department closes earlier, but I can still buy a roller here.
Med den her pensel kan jeg male ved vinduet, men med den der rulle går det hurtigere.
With this brush I can paint by the window, but with that roller it goes faster.
Jeg hænger jakken på den her krog, men tasken på den der krog ved døren.
I hang the jacket on this hook, but the bag on that hook by the door.
Den der stige er gammel, men den her virker stærk nok.
That ladder is old, but this one seems strong enough.
De vil levere de her stole i morgen, men den der lampe kommer først næste uge.
They will deliver these chairs tomorrow, but that lamp will not arrive until next week.
Kundeservice siger, at varen er udsolgt lige nu, men at den snart kommer på lager igen.
Customer service says that the item is sold out right now, but that it will soon be back in stock.
Når februar kommer, er dagene stadig korte, men der kommer langsomt mere lys.
When February comes, the days are still short, but there is slowly more light.
I april regner det tit, men blomsterne kommer frem i haven.
In April it often rains, but the flowers come out in the garden.
Min veninde rejser til havet i juli, men i august bliver hun hjemme og arbejder.
My female friend travels to the sea in July, but in August she stays home and works.
Sidste år faldt påsken i marts, men næste gang falder den i april.
Last year Easter fell in March, but next time it falls in April.
Efteråret er den årstid, som min kone bedst kan lide, men jeg foretrækker foråret.
Autumn is the season that my wife likes best, but I prefer spring.
Vinteren er ikke den årstid, jeg bedst kan lide, men december er hyggelig på grund af jul.
Winter is not the season I like best, but December is cozy because of Christmas.
Hendes penalhus er lille, men der er både en lommeregner og to blyanter i det.
Her pencil case is small, but there are both a calculator and two pencils in it.
Hun lægger et hæfte ved siden af bogen, men hun kan ikke finde sin hæftemaskine.
She puts a workbook next to the book, but she cannot find her stapler.
Mit penalhus ligger i skuffen, men min datters notatbog er stadig i bilen.
My pencil case is in the drawer, but my daughter’s notebook is still in the car.
Det lyder, som om kopimaskinen stadig virker, men skemaet til kurset kommer først i morgen.
It sounds like the photocopier is still working, but the schedule for the course will not arrive until tomorrow.
Min søster har flest bøger i familien, men min bror har færrest planter på sin altan.
My sister has the most books in the family, but my brother has the fewest plants on his balcony.
Begge børn vil have mere juice, men de får færre småkager før aftensmad.
Both children want more juice, but they get fewer cookies before dinner.
Jeg kan ikke huske, hvilket bogstav hun glemte, men betydningen af sætningen var stadig klar.
I cannot remember which letter she forgot, but the meaning of the sentence was still clear.
Jeg klikker på linket, men hjemmesiden åbner for langsomt.
I click on the link, but the website opens too slowly.
Det sidste digt i bogen er kort, men meget smukt.
The last poem in the book is short, but very beautiful.
Hendes forsikring er dyr, men hun føler sig mere sikker med den.
Her insurance is expensive, but she feels safer with it.
Alarmen ringer klokken seks, men jeg vil ofte gerne slumre lidt længere.
The alarm goes off at six o’clock, but I often want to snooze a little longer.
Hun finder en mønt i lommen, men hun mangler stadig byttepenge til kaffen.
She finds a coin in her pocket, but she still needs change for the coffee.
Min søster vil slette den gamle fil, men først laver hun en kopi.
My sister wants to delete the old file, but first she makes a copy.
Du behøver ikke at have kontanter med, hvis kortet virker, men en mønt i lommen kan stadig være praktisk.
You do not need to bring cash if the card works, but a coin in your pocket can still be practical.
Det var hendes skyld, at mødet begyndte sent, men hun turde ikke indrømme det med det samme.
It was her fault that the meeting started late, but she did not dare admit it right away.
Vi diskuterede problemet længe, men til sidst fandt vi ud af, at det hele skyldtes en gammel misforståelse.
We discussed the problem for a long time, but in the end we found out that it was all due to an old misunderstanding.
Barnet blev jaloux igen, men hendes mor forklarede roligt, at begge børn fik lige meget.
The child became jealous again, but her mother calmly explained that both children got the same amount.
Min nabo er høflig, men hendes søn kan være uhøflig, hvis han er træt.
My neighbor is polite, but her son can be impolite if he is tired.
Jeg blev utålmodig, fordi bussen var forsinket, men chaufføren var stadig høflig.
I became impatient because the bus was delayed, but the driver was still polite.
Min veninde kunne ikke indrømme sin fejl i går, men i dag siger hun, at det var hendes skyld.
My friend could not admit her mistake yesterday, but today she says that it was her fault.
Jeg tager den nye bog med til biblioteket, men min søster vil hellere læse den gamle.
I take the new book to the library, but my sister would rather read the old one.
Hun leder efter sine handsker, men de ligger i frakkens lomme.
She is looking for her gloves, but they are in the coat’s pocket.
Den nye nederdel er billigere end den gamle, men stoffet er stadig pænt.
The new skirt is cheaper than the old one, but the fabric is still nice.
Jeg leder efter min billet, men den ligger i min lomme.
I am looking for my ticket, but it is in my pocket.
Jeg plejer at vågne tidligt, men i dag var jeg så søvnig, at jeg blev i sengen lidt længere.
I usually wake up early, but today I was so sleepy that I stayed in bed a little longer.
Min søn nikker, men han sukker igen, da fjernsynet stadig ikke virker.
My son nods, but he sighs again when the television still does not work.
Jeg nikker, som om jeg allerede kender svaret, men jeg forstår det ikke helt.
I nod as if I already know the answer, but I do not fully understand it.
I morges lå der is på dammen, men anden stod stadig roligt ved kanten.
This morning there was ice on the pond, but the duck was still standing calmly by the edge.
Hun har læst om rollen i avisen, men hun kan stadig ikke huske den første replik.
She has read about the role in the newspaper, but she still cannot remember the first line.
Om en time mødes vi foran teatret, men for ti minutter siden ringede min veninde og sagde, at bussen er forsinket.
In an hour we are meeting in front of the theater, but ten minutes ago my female friend called and said that the bus is delayed.
For tre år siden gik jeg sjældent i teatret, men nu går jeg flere gange om året.
Three years ago I rarely went to the theater, but now I go several times a year.
Hvis anden går for tæt på vejen, løfter min datter den ikke, men hun følger den roligt tilbage til dammen.
If the duck goes too close to the road, my daughter does not lift it, but she calmly follows it back to the pond.
Om vinteren er springvandet slukket, men om foråret sidder der ofte duer på kanten og ænder ved dammen.
In winter the fountain is turned off, but in spring there are often pigeons on the edge and ducks by the pond.
Jeg barberer mig ikke hver dag, men min søster kan godt lide en parfume, der dufter af blomster.
I do not shave every day, but my sister likes a perfume that smells of flowers.
I min madpakke ligger der en pære og nogle druer, men min søster tager hellere en skive melon med.
In my packed lunch there is a pear and some grapes, but my sister would rather bring a slice of melon.
Min niece spiser gerne druer og melon om sommeren, men min nevø vælger ofte en pære i stedet.
My niece likes to eat grapes and melon in the summer, but my nephew often chooses a pear instead.
Flasken står godt i min cykelkurv, men tasken er ikke let at have med samtidig.
The bottle sits securely in my bicycle basket, but the bag is not easy to bring along at the same time.
Klokken halv ni plejer vi at begynde mødet, men i dag starter vi først kvart over ni på grund af trafikken.
We usually begin the meeting at half past eight, but today we are not starting until quarter past nine because of the traffic.
Du kan stille kassen hvor som helst i gangen, men ikke foran døren.
You can put the box anywhere in the hallway, but not in front of the door.
Min veninde smutter tidligt fra mødet, men hun lover at læse referatet senere i aften.
My female friend slips away early from the meeting, but she promises to read the summary later tonight.
Jeg regner med, at min søster kommer efter arbejde, men hun har ikke skrevet endnu.
I expect that my sister is coming after work, but she has not written yet.
Du kan sætte blomsterne hvor som helst i stuen, men min datter vil helst have dem på bordet ved vinduet.
You can put the flowers anywhere in the living room, but my daughter would rather have them on the table by the window.
Jeg har lyst til at blive hjemme i aften, men min veninde har lyst til at gå en tur ved havet.
I feel like staying at home tonight, but my female friend feels like taking a walk by the sea.
Min søster er vant til at tage metroen tidligt om morgenen, men jeg er vant til at cykle til kontoret.
My sister is used to taking the metro early in the morning, but I am used to cycling to the office.
Hun fik en mærkelig besked, som så vigtig ud, men den kom fra den forkerte afsender.
She received a strange message that looked important, but it came from the wrong sender.
Jeg kender ikke årsagen til forsinkelsen, men jeg ved, at bussen ikke kommer til tiden.
I do not know the reason for the delay, but I know that the bus is not arriving on time.
Hun troede ikke, at der var nogen chance for at få plads, men der var heldigvis et ledigt bord.
She did not think there was any chance of getting a seat, but fortunately there was an available table.
Vi bruger det fælles køkken på kontoret, men alle rydder op efter sig selv.
We use the shared kitchen at the office, but everyone cleans up after themselves.
Hendes forklaring var god, men jeg er stadig i tvivl om, hvorfor hun kom så sent.
Her explanation was good, but I am still unsure why she arrived so late.
Først var jeg i tvivl om planen, men nu er jeg sikker på, at den er god.
At first I was unsure about the plan, but now I am sure that it is good.
Hun vil gerne få børn, men ikke endnu.
She would like to have children, but not yet.
Min datter vil have en kanin, men min søn vil hellere have en hamster.
My daughter wants a rabbit, but my son would rather have a hamster.
Dyrlægen siger, at hendes hamster ser sund ud, men at pelsen ved poten skal holdes ren.
The vet says that her hamster looks healthy, but that the fur by the paw must be kept clean.
Brødristeren er ikke lige så hurtig som mikrobølgeovnen, men den gør brødet sprødere.
The toaster is not as fast as the microwave oven, but it makes the bread crispier.
Vi opbevarer grøntsagerne i køleskabet, men brødet opbevarer vi på bordet.
We store the vegetables in the refrigerator, but we keep the bread on the table.
Den nye kommode er lige så høj som reolen, men ikke lige så bred.
The new chest of drawers is just as tall as the bookcase, but not as wide.
Vi bruger både elkedlen og brødristeren hver morgen, men kaffemaskinen er stadig mest populær.
We use both the electric kettle and the toaster every morning, but the coffee machine is still the most popular.
Dit kontor er lyst, men mit er roligt.
Your office is bright, but mine is quiet.
Vi prøver at bruge mindre plastik, men det, vi har, afleverer vi til genbrug.
We try to use less plastic, but what we do have, we hand in for recycling.
Noget affald skal i den grå pose, men metal og glas skal sorteres for sig.
Some waste has to go in the gray bag, but metal and glass have to be sorted separately.
Vores mor lader os altid ordne loftet selv, men hun hjælper, hvis noget er for tungt.
Our mother always lets us tidy the attic ourselves, but she helps if something is too heavy.
Hvis prisen ikke er for høj, klarer vi salget hurtigt, men vi kan ikke bestemme alt på én gang.
If the price is not too high, we manage the sale quickly, but we cannot decide everything at once.
Det tager tid at skabe tillid, men kun et øjeblik at miste den.
It takes time to build trust, but only a moment to lose it.
En påmindelse i kalenderen hjælper mig med at huske mødet, men hvis notifikationen kommer for sent, tager jeg metroen i stedet.
A reminder in the calendar helps me remember the meeting, but if the notification arrives too late, I take the metro instead.
Jeg bruger søgefeltet på hjemmesiden, men jeg har for mange faneblade åbne, så computeren bliver langsom.
I use the search field on the website, but I have too many tabs open, so the computer becomes slow.
Leveringsdatoen står i appen, men jeg regner med, at pakken kommer tidligere.
The delivery date is shown in the app, but I expect the package to arrive earlier.
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