"Whereas" and "But in fact" (oysa)
Use oysa to contrast an expectation with reality. It translates to "whereas" or "but in fact" and usually bridges two clauses to introduce a surprising truth.
| You think this problem is difficult, whereas the solution is very simple. | Sen bu problemi zor sanıyorsun, oysa çözüm çok basit. |
| At the beginning, everything seems difficult, whereas reality is very different. | Başlangıçta her şey zor görünüyor, oysa gerçeklik çok farklı. |
"However" (halbuki)
Another common conjunction for highlighting a contradiction is halbuki. For most everyday situations, it is completely interchangeable with oysa.
| He seems rich, however he is very poor, because appearances are deceptive. | O zengin görünüyor, halbuki çok fakir; çünkü görünüş aldatıcı. |
| The questions on the exam seem impossible, however, the answers are very easy. | Sınavdaki sorular imkânsız görünüyor, halbuki cevaplar çok kolay. |
"Nevertheless" (bununla birlikte)
To express "nevertheless," use bununla birlikte (literally, "together with this"). While oysa and halbuki usually link two clauses, bununla birlikte typically starts a brand-new sentence, acknowledging the previous statement before offering a contrasting thought.
| At the beginning, the film seems very boring. Nevertheless, the story is wonderful. | Başlangıçta film çok sıkıcı görünüyor. Bununla birlikte, hikâye harika. |
| The weather is very bad today. Nevertheless, taking a walk is not impossible. | Bugün hava çok kötü. Bununla birlikte, yürüyüş yapmak imkânsız değil. |
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