Ан
Pronunciation
ahn
Translation
an — but, however
Context & Examples
Я хотел прийти, ан не смог.
I wanted to come, but I couldn't.
Он обещал помочь, ан сам исчез.
He promised to help, however he himself disappeared.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This is a somewhat archaic or literary conjunction, rarely used in modern casual speech but found in classic literature, poetry, and formal writing to add a dramatic or contrasting nuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Ан" mean in Russian?
"Ан" translates to "an — but, however" in English. It is pronounced as "ahn".
How do you pronounce "Ан"?
The pronunciation of "Ан" is: ahn
How to use "Ан" in a sentence?
Example: "Я хотел прийти, ан не смог." which translates to "I wanted to come, but I couldn't.". Another example: "Он обещал помочь, ан сам исчез." — "He promised to help, however he himself disappeared.".
What is the cultural significance of "Ан" in Russia?
This is a somewhat archaic or literary conjunction, rarely used in modern casual speech but found in classic literature, poetry, and formal writing to add a dramatic or contrasting nuance.