mutta

conjunction

1. but (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence)

   “Olisin halunnut lähteä heidän mukaansa, mutta en ehtinyt.”

2. but (however/still/at least) (introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence, but in such a way that the preceding clause is not wholly rejected)

   “Kirja ei ollut paras lukemani, mutta ihan hyvä.”

noun

1. ifs, ands, or buts (modifications, limitations, or addenda; qualifications of any kind; speculations about whether a particular idea or enterprise is good, doubts)

   “En halua kuulla mitään muttia!”