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maar in Dutch

maar means “but”. Joins two equal clauses and keeps normal word order (subject, then verb) in both.

Coordinating · Nevenschikkend

Ik wil komen, maar ik heb geen tijd.

I want to come, but I have no time.

Het is koud, maar de zon schijnt.

It's cold, but the sun is shining.

Same group: coordinating

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