This is the 106th most frequent Macedonian word.
туку
"Туку" means "but" or "rather" in English.
In this sentence, 'туку' is used as a conjunction to provide contrast between two options, emphasizing the latter.
Не јадев јаболка, туку круши.
I didn't eat apples, but pears.
Here, 'туку' introduces a shift in action that contrasts with the previous statement.
Не застана веднаш, туку продолжи да оди.
He didn't stop immediately, but continued to walk.
In this context, 'туку' indicates an alternative state replacing what was negated previously.