но он был

but he was

→ но

phrase Uncommon #22,676

but he was Usually followed by a description or noun; it can also stand alone when the rest is understood from context.

RU: Но он был очень добрым.

EN: But he was very kind.

But he was nuts!

— Пророк (2009)

But it was poorly situated.

— Солнечные понедельники (2002)

But he was your witness.

— Конформист (1971)

But he was!

— Конклав (2024)