JLPT N5 GRAMMAR: けど (kedo)
Meaning: but, however, although (लेकिन, किंतु, परंतु)
けど has the same function as が, which is used to connect two sentences. It is often used in conversations.
Example sentences:
- 「そのカレーライス(は)おいしい?」「….うん、辛いけど、おいしい。」
- `Sono karēraisu (wa) oishī?’`…. Un, karaikedo, oishī.’
- “Is that curry rice tasty?” ” … Yes, its spicy but tasty.”
- “क्या वह करी चावल स्वादिष्ट है?” “…. हाँ, यह मसालेदार है, लेकिन स्वादिष्ट है।”
- 「相撲のチケット(が)あるけどいっしょに行かない?」「…いいね。」
- `Sumou no chiketto (ga) aru kedo issho ni ikanai?’`… Ī ne.’
- “I have tickets for sumo. Won’t you come with me?” “…sure.”
- “मेरे पास एक सूमो टिकट है, लेकिन क्या हम एक साथ जाए?” “… जरुर।”