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Usages of ancak
Çocuklar sihir kitaplarını çok sever, ancak onlara zehirli içerikleri asla göstermemeliyiz.
Children love magic books very much, but we should never show them poisonous content.
Ben fabrikada çalışıyorum, ancak arkadaşım evde dinleniyor.
I am working at the factory, but my friend is resting at home.
Başarısız olmaktan endişeleniyorum, ancak kararlı davranarak bu hissi yenmeye çalışıyorum.
I worry about failing, but by acting decisively I try to overcome this feeling.
Huysuz olan insanlar genellikle yalnız kalmak ister, ancak biraz destek onlara iyi gelebilir.
People who are grumpy generally want to be alone, but a bit of support can help them.
Ben ara sıra bir kahve içmek isterim, ancak nadiren çay içerim.
I sometimes want to drink coffee, but I rarely drink tea.
Krizi yönetecek geçici önlemler almak gerekiyor, ancak asıl çözüm uzun vadeli planlamada gizli.
It is necessary to take temporary measures to manage the crisis, but the main solution lies in long-term planning.
Zeminin pürüzlü yüzeyi kaymayı engelliyor ancak adım atmayı yavaşlatıyor.
The floor’s rough surface prevents slipping but slows down walking.
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