This is the 224th most frequent Czech word.
jenže
"Jenže" means "but" or "however" in English.
Here, 'jenže' is used to introduce a contrast or an obstacle that prevents the action stated in the main clause.
Chtěl jsem tam jít, jenže pršelo.
I wanted to go there, but it was raining.
'Jenže' highlights a reason that contradicts or undermines the expectation set by the previous clause.
Řekl, že to přijde, jenže nemá čas.
He said he would come, but he doesn't have time.
'Jenže' serves to connect two statements, showing that the second one provides a contradiction or issue to the first.