This word means 'but' or 'however'. You use it to connect two ideas that are different.
Clause + じゃっどんPrimary
This word means 'but' or 'however'. You use it to connect two ideas that are different.
こんラーメンは美味かじゃっどん、ちと高かなあ。
This ramen is delicious, but it's a bit expensive.
一生懸命勉強したじゃっどん、試験に受からんかった。
I studied hard, but I didn't pass the exam.
あん人は優しそうに見えんじゃっどん、実はむっぜよか人ど。
That person doesn't seem kind, but they're actually a really good person.
今日は日曜日じゃっどん、仕事に行かにゃならん。
Today is Sunday, but I have to go to work.
雨が降っちょっ。じゃっどん、傘は持っちょっで大丈夫。
It's raining. But, I have an umbrella so it's okay.
This word sounds strong and a bit old-fashioned. It makes your statement very direct. It is like saying 'it is so, but...'
This word is like 'but' or 'however'. Other parts of Kyushu use '〜ばってん' or '〜ばってんが'. They all mean the same thing. But people choose the one from their own area. It is not like 'because' words such as '〜けん' or '〜きん'.
Use this when you want to say "but" or "however". You can use it in the middle of a sentence. You can also use it at the start of a new sentence. It shows a contrast with what was just said.
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