mégsem

Conjunction

 * 1)  yet, still, but, however, nevertheless, all the same, notwithstanding, after all all followed by negation in English; introducing a negative statement in contrast with an affirmative antecedent; the opposite of
 * 2) * 1991 (publication of the translation),, András Bánfalvi (translator), , Chapter Thirteen:
 * "hu"
 * 1) * 1991 (publication of the translation),, András Bánfalvi (translator), , Chapter Thirteen:
 * "hu"

- – Végül talán mégsem kell katasztrófára számítanunk – mondta.


 * , as an instruction; its literal meaning can be derived from mégsem ezt szeretném “and yet I do not want that”

Usage notes
The word is limited to declarative sentences, just like  (as opposed to ). In prohibitive sentences, with the subjunctive mood, can be used instead. (The latter form is also possible in informal style in declarative sentences.)

Related terms

 * introducing a positive statement in contrast with a negative antecedent