لكن

This is the 25th most frequent Arabic word.


لكن

"لكن" means "but" or "however."


لكن here is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrast between the desire to go out and the unfavorable weather condition.

أردت الخروج، لكن الطقس كان سيئًا.

I wanted to go out, but the weather was bad.


لكن introduces a contradiction between positive qualities and occasional random behavior.

هو ذكي ونشيط، لكن أحيانًا يتصرفُ بعشوائية.

He is smart and active, but sometimes he acts randomly.


لكن expresses a contrast between the lack of understanding and the intention to keep trying.

لم أفهم الإجابة، لكنني سأحاول مجددًا.

I didn’t understand the answer, but I will try again.