nguni
ngúni with stress marks
yet or but
Usage Note
Nguni is an older, more formal variant of 'ngunit' (but/yet) that appears frequently in classical literature, religious texts, and formal speeches. In modern everyday speech it has largely been replaced by 'ngunit' or 'pero' (from Spanish), but remains in use in formal writing and oratory.
Examples
" Pagod siya, nguni masaya. "
Natural Translation
He is tired, yet happy.
Literal Translation
Tired he, yet happy.
" Mayaman siya, nguni walang kapayapaan ang kanyang isip. "
Natural Translation
He/she is rich, yet his/her mind has no peace.
Literal Translation
Rich he/she, yet none peace the his/her mind.
" Marami siyang pangarap sa buhay, nguni hindi sapat ang kanyang lakas upang abutin ang mga ito. "
Natural Translation
He has many dreams in life, yet his strength is not enough to reach them.
Literal Translation
Many he-that dream in life, yet not enough the his strength to reach the these.
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