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Translation

and, whereas; but

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Examples

, .

I will go home, and you stay.

, со́бственно, ?

So what actually happened?

, кефи́р.

That is not milk, it is kefir.

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а: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Russian word "а" (and, whereas; but): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 4: а, мы, как and 7 more words.