This is the 65th most frequent Slovenian word.
a
The Slovenian word "a" is a conjunction used to mean "but," "and," or "or," depending on context.
Here 'a' serves as a coordinating conjunction meaning 'but'.
Ali greš na sprehod, a ne vem kdaj.
Are you going for a walk, but I don't know when.
In this sentence, 'a' connects two clauses with a slight contrastive nuance, akin to 'but' or 'yet'.
Najprej se nasmehne, a nato premisli.
First, he smiles, then he considers.
In this usage, 'a' emphasizes the contrast between the descriptive terms 'lovely' and 'strange'.