BackGrammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 2
Structure of だが:
だが + Phrase
Details about だが:
While だが (or ですが as a polite equivalent) are classified as their own words, they are actually just combinations of だ, or です, and が. だが is usually used as a formal way of saying 'but', or 'nevertheless'. Due to this, we can see that だ is being used to 'determine' that a statement is true, while が simply shows that there is other important information to follow.
In this way, だが is very similar to the expression 'that may be, but…' in English. だが may be used at the beginning of any phrase, or between sentences.
In this way, だが is very similar to the expression 'that may be, but…' in English. だが may be used at the beginning of any phrase, or between sentences.
- 彼は弁護士だが、頭が良くない、不思議だ。He is a lawyer, but he is not very smart… How odd.
- 宝くじを100枚買った。だが、当たらなかった。I bought 100 lottery tickets. However, I didn't win.
だが
Usage Notes for だが:
When using ですが, it will automatically mean that the rest of the sentence should also use polite speech.
- 美容室に行ったのですが、高かったので帰りました。I went to the hair salon, but since it was expensive, I came home.
Synonyms for だが:
が
But, However
けど・だけど
But, However
ところが
Even so, However, Even though, But
けれども
But, Although
それでも
But still, And yet, Even so, Nevertheless
Example of だが
大統領が言いました。ですが、私は信じません。
The president said that. However, I don't believe it.
毎日運動をしました。ですが、痩せていません。
I exercised everyday. However, I haven't lost any weight.
本当は私がしなくてはならない。だがね、君にしてほしい。
Really, it is I who has to do it. However, I want you to do it.
これが基本ルールだ。だが、例外もある。
This is a basic rule. However, there are also exceptions.
明日から、旅行に行きます。ですが、まだチケットを買っていません。
I am going on a trip tomorrow. However, I still haven't bought my ticket.
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