This is the 87th most frequent Azerbaijani word.
lakin
"But"
Indicates a contrast between desire and reality.
Bu kitabı oxumaq istəyirdim, lakin vaxtım olmadı.
I wanted to read this book, but I didn't have the time.
Illustrates an unexpected outcome contradicting the expectation.
Mən çox işləyirəm, lakin heç vaxt yorulmıram.
I work a lot, but I never get tired.
Contrasts between intention and impediment.