Usages of tetapi
Sungai itu agak besar, tetapi lantai jambatannya masih kemas dan selamat untuk dilalui.
That river is quite large, but the floor of its bridge is still neat and safe to cross.
Saya suka nasi tetapi saya tidak suka roti.
I like rice but I do not like bread.
Kadangkala, saya fikir sup ini terlalu masam untuk ayah, tetapi dia masih menikmatinya.
Sometimes, I think this soup is too sour for Father, but he still enjoys it.
Saya pinjam buku itu semalam, tetapi saya harus pulangkannya sebelum kelas tamat.
I borrowed that book yesterday, but I must return it before class ends.
Saya akan selesaikan tugasan itu nanti, tetapi sekarang saya perlu cari idea baharu.
I will finish that task later, but right now I need to look for a new idea.
Saya mahu pinjam telefon itu untuk menghubungi abang saya, tetapi saya rasa ia bukan milik saya.
I want to borrow that phone to contact my older brother, but I think it does not belong to me.
Bandaraya ini mempunyai kilang besar, tetapi pantainya masih bersih.
This city has large factories, but its beaches are still clean.
Dia berlatih tenis dengan raket lama, tetapi bermain lebih baik daripada saya.
He/She practices tennis with an old racket, but plays better than me.
Konsert malam semalam bukan sahaja bising, tetapi juga sangat mesra peminat.
Last night's concert was not only loud, but also very friendly to fans.
Peminat sepatutnya berdiri di barisan pertama, tetapi mereka duduk kerana lampu masih malap.
Fans were supposed to stand in the first row, but they sat because the lights were still dim.
Internet mesra kanak-kanak di rumah ini sepatutnya lebih laju, tetapi sambungan masih perlahan.
The child-friendly internet in this house is supposed to be faster, but the connection is still slow.
Sambungan internet di pejabat laju tetapi di rumah perlahan.
The internet connection at the office is fast but at home it’s slow.
Dia bukan sahaja menulis laporan, tetapi juga menyusun dokumen di pejabat.
He/She not only writes reports, but also organizes documents at the office.
Di kanan jalan pula, ada kafe yang menjual kopi pahit tetapi sedap.
On the right side of the road, there is a café that sells bitter but tasty coffee.
Saya hampir terjatuh ketika feri bergoyang, tetapi sepupu saya mengiringi saya ke tempat duduk.
I almost fell when the ferry rocked, but my cousin accompanied me to a seat.
Feri malam bergerak laju ke bandar tetapi lampunya agak malap.
The night ferry moves quickly to the city but its lights are rather dim.
Di lobi, saya hampir terlupa kunci bilik, tetapi sepupu saya cepat mengingatkan saya.
In the lobby, I almost forgot the room key, but my cousin quickly reminded me.
Saya ketinggalan bas itu, tetapi saya sedang menunggu bas seterusnya.
I missed that bus, but I am waiting for the next one.
Saya tekan butang lif dua kali tetapi lif masih belum tiba.
I press the elevator button twice but the elevator still hasn’t arrived.
Guru meminta kita tulis jawapan pendek tetapi mendalam.
The teacher asked us to write a short yet profound answer.
Ini bukannya salah awak, tetapi kesilapan sistem.
This is not your fault, but a system error.
Saya minta maaf, tetapi saya perlu batalkan temu janji petang ini.
I am sorry, but I need to cancel this evening’s appointment.
Dia malas pagi ini, tetapi dia tetap pergi kerja.
He/She is lazy this morning, but he/she still goes to work.
Di kelas ini, dilarang makan, tetapi minum air dibenarkan.
In this class, eating is prohibited, but drinking water is allowed.
Beberapa teman mahu ikut, tetapi saya tak pasti bila mereka sampai.
Several friends want to come along, but I’m not sure when they will arrive.
Filem itu lucu pada awalnya, tetapi akhir ceritanya sangat serius.
That film is funny at first, but the end of the story is very serious.
Mimpi itu pelik tetapi membuat saya rasa tenang pagi ini.
That dream is strange but makes me feel calm this morning.
Ada beberapa syarat lain, tetapi semua syarat itu jelas di dalam emel.
There are several other requirements, but all those requirements are clear in the email.
Keluarga saya adalah keluarga kecil, tetapi kami bahagia.
My family is a small family, but we are happy.
Filem itu tentang cinta lama; mereka tinggal di dua bandar berbeza tetapi tetap mahu berkahwin.
That movie is about an old love; they live in two different cities but still want to get married.
Adik saya benci sayur pahit, tetapi dia cuba makan juga.
My younger sibling hates bitter vegetables, but he/she tries to eat them anyway.
Kami kadang-kadang berhujah tentang filem, tetapi hubungan kami tetap baik.
We sometimes argue about movies, but our relationship is still good.
Keluarga saya tidak semua sokong pilihan yang sama, tetapi kami tetap bahagia.
Not everyone in my family supports the same choices, but we are still happy.
Saya suka bila peraturan alam sekitar di bandar tidak terlalu ketat tetapi masih jelas.
I like it when environmental rules in the city are not too strict but still clear.
Ibu saya selalu mengeluh sedikit tentang bajet dapur, tetapi dia tetap murah hati.
My mother always complains a bit about the kitchen budget, but she is still generous.
Dia rasa gugup sebelum temu duga, tetapi dia tarik nafas dalam-dalam.
He/She feels nervous before the interview, but he/she takes deep breaths.
Teman saya belum berkahwin, tetapi dia mencari pasangan yang sabar dan kelakar.
My friend is not married yet, but he/she is looking for a partner who is patient and funny.
Sebenarnya saya mahu berehat hari ini sekurang-kurangnya setengah hari, tetapi saya masih ada tugasan penting.
Actually I want to rest today for at least half a day, but I still have an important task.
Pasangan suami isteri itu tinggal di rumah kecil tetapi bahagia.
That married couple lives in a small house but is happy.
Saya belum ada pasangan, tetapi saya bahagia dengan keluarga saya.
I do not have a partner yet, but I am happy with my family.
Nenek saya tua tetapi masih kuat.
My grandmother is old but still strong.
Di negara sejuk itu, musim bunga sangat pendek tetapi indah.
In that cold country, spring is very short but beautiful.
Negara saya kecil tetapi masyarakat di sana bahagia.
My country is small but the community there is happy.
Saya pun sedikit bimbang, tetapi saya cuba tarik nafas dalam-dalam, beri tumpuan, dan tumpu sepenuhnya pada apa yang saya boleh buat.
I am also a bit worried, but I try to take deep breaths, give my full attention, and focus completely on what I can do.
Ulangan mingguan itu nampak susah, tetapi sebenarnya soalan agak mudah.
That weekly review looks difficult, but actually the questions are quite easy.
Dia dahulu malu bercakap, tetapi sekarang dia lebih berani kerana sokongan kumpulan.
He/She used to be shy to speak, but now he/she is braver because of the group’s support.
Saya bimbang orang lain ketawa, tetapi guru mengingatkan bahawa semua orang ada kelemahan.
I worry that other people will laugh, but the teacher reminds us that everyone has weaknesses.
Dalam mesyuarat itu, ada yang tenang, ada yang gugup, tetapi semua orang cuba memberi pandangan dengan cara yang ramah.
In that meeting, some are calm, some are nervous, but everyone tries to give their opinions in a friendly way.
Anak perempuan itu sangat berbakat bermain gitar, tetapi dia juga rajin buat senaman.
That girl is very talented at playing the guitar, but she also diligently does exercise.
Dompet saya penuh dengan resit, tetapi hampir tiada wang.
My wallet is full of receipts, but there is almost no money.
Bos saya bukan kedekut, tetapi dia tegas tentang kualiti kerja.
My boss is not stingy, but he/she is strict about the quality of work.
Saya suka cerpen yang menggunakan bahasa mudah tetapi idea yang mendalam.
I like short stories that use simple language but deep ideas.
Bilik makan kecil kami penuh apabila keluarga besar datang, tetapi semua orang masih dapat rasa bubur yang sedap.
Our small dining room is full when the extended family comes, but everyone still gets to taste the delicious porridge.
Saya berasa bersalah kerana lewat, tetapi saya sangat berterima kasih kerana awak masih menunggu.
I feel guilty for being late, but I am very thankful because you still waited.
Saya lebih suka teman yang setia dan jujur daripada teman yang popular tetapi sombong.
I prefer friends who are loyal and honest to friends who are popular but arrogant.
Saya jarang tukar profil, tetapi saya baca semua komen sebelum tidur.
I rarely change my profile, but I read all the comments before sleeping.
Dia puji bahasa yang jelas, tetapi dia cadangkan saya kuatkan bahagian kesimpulan.
He/She praised the clear language, but suggested that I strengthen the conclusion section.
Bahagian ini susah, tetapi saya akan ulang kaji semula malam ini.
This section is difficult, but I will revise again tonight.
Jurulatih kami kata yang penting bukan menang atau kalah, tetapi usaha.
Our coach says what matters is not winning or losing, but the effort.
Warna pakaian sekolah kami sama dengan warna baju sukan, tetapi kainnya berbeza.
The color of our school clothes is the same as the sports shirt color, but the fabric is different.
Anggur hijau itu manis di mulut, tetapi kulitnya agak masam di lidah.
Those green grapes are sweet in the mouth, but their skin is rather sour on the tongue.
Dia suka lauk ayam dan ikan, tetapi saya lebih suka sayur dan telur.
He/She likes chicken and fish dishes, but I prefer vegetables and eggs.
Saya menjawab, “Nanti saya pinjamkan bukuku, tetapi tolong jaga kulitnya.”
I answer, “Later I will lend you my book, but please take care of its cover.”
Anjing jiran saya sangat jinak, tetapi bulunya hitam dan kelihatan garang.
My neighbor’s dog is very tame, but its fur is black and looks fierce.
Bos saya nampak garang, tetapi sebenarnya dia sangat adil.
My boss looks fierce, but actually he/she is very fair.
Ramalan cuaca dalam program itu kata esok awan tebal tetapi tiada hujan.
The weather forecast in that program says that tomorrow the clouds will be thick but there will be no rain.
Pada awal pagi, kabus di hutan itu tebal tetapi kelihatan cantik dari khemah kami.
Early in the morning, the fog in that forest is thick but looks beautiful from our tent.
Topi keledar itu ketat di leher saya tetapi saya rasa lebih selamat.
That helmet is tight on my neck but I feel safer.
Pendaftaran untuk kem alam sekitar itu percuma, tetapi kami masih perlu bayar yuran bas.
Registration for that environmental camp is free, but we still have to pay the bus fee.
Dia belum pasti sama ada mahu menjadi jurutera atau akauntan, tetapi cita-citanya jelas.
He/She is not yet sure whether to become an engineer or an accountant, but his/her ambition is clear.
Dia juga mahu buat blog video tentang sains, tetapi dia kena belajar mengedit dulu supaya kandungannya menarik, bukan membosankan.
He/She also wants to make a science video blog, but he/she has to learn to edit first so that the content is interesting, not boring.
Saya kerja sambilan bukan hanya untuk bayar yuran universiti, tetapi untuk membantu keluarga saya.
I do part-time work not only to pay university fees, but to help my family.
Negara tropika kami tidak ada salji, tetapi hujannya kerap dan lebat pada musim cuti.
Our tropical country has no snow, but the rain is frequent and heavy during the holidays.
Jurujual itu kelihatan sedikit cemas, tetapi pelanggan tetap tersenyum.
The salesperson looks a bit anxious, but the customer still smiles.
Ketuhar lama itu perlahan, tetapi kek masih sedap dan lembut.
That old oven is slow, but the cake is still tasty and soft.
Buku itu saya sudah baca, tetapi filemnya saya belum tonton.
That book I have already read, but the movie I have not watched yet.
Tugasan minggu lepas kami belum siapkan, tetapi tugasan harian kami sudah siap.
Last week’s assignment we have not finished, but our daily tasks are already done.
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