туолка

Yakut

Etymology 1

From Russian.

Adverb

туолка • (tuolka)

1. but, only

Conjunction

туолка • (tuolka)

1. but (adversative conjunction), however

Usage notes

As you can see, this word overlaps with English but in both senses, which is somewhat unusual.

Synonyms

• оттон (otton, “but, however”)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Russian толк (tolk).

Noun

туолка • (tuolka)

1. good sense, judgment

Derived terms

• туолката суох (tuolkata suoq, “reckless, senseless”)

See also

• толкуй (tolkuy, “thought, idea”)