वरना (Otherwise)

Warns about what will happen if not — 'otherwise', 'or else'

Example

जल्दी करो वरना देर हो जाएगी

Hurry up otherwise it'll be too late

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Connects words or ideas together — 'and'

Gives a choice between options — 'or'

Shows contrast — 'but', 'however'

Another way to say 'but' — slightly more bookish than लेकिन

Formal/written way to say 'but' — used in news and literature