Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #35
Word (Wort)

aber

Translation (Übersetzung) but, however
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈaːbɐ/
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Conjunctions
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Tags (Tags)
grammar most-common conjunction coordinating contrast
Coordinating conjunction expressing contrast or contradiction. Also used as modal particle. Thirty-fifth most frequent word in German.

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aber is a German Conjunctions

Learn aber meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. aber is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

aber Examples (Beispiele) in English

aber examples with English translations. See how to use aber in sentences. aber example sentences in English below.

Ich mag Kaffee, aber er mag Tee.
I like coffee, but he likes tea.
contrast
Er ist klein, aber stark.
He is small, but strong.
contrast
Das ist aber schön!
That is really nice!
modal particle (emphasis)
Nicht nur ich, aber auch er kommt.
Not only I, but also he is coming.
not only...but also

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aber Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Related Conjunction (Verwandte Konjunktion)
jedoch
Meaning: however
Usage: however (more formal, coordinating)
Example: Er ist klein, jedoch stark.
Conjunction
doch
Meaning: but, however
Usage: but, however (also modal particle)
Example: Er ist klein, doch stark.
Conjunction
allerdings
Meaning: however, though
Usage: however, though (more formal)
Example: Er ist klein, allerdings stark.
Conjunction
hingegen
Meaning: however, on the other hand
Usage: however, on the other hand (more formal)
Example: Er ist klein, hingegen stark.
Conjunction
sondern
Meaning: but rather
Usage: but rather (after 'nicht', correction)
Example: Nicht klein, sondern groß.
Conjunction
Opposite Conjunction (Gegenteilige Konjunktion)
und
Meaning: and
Usage: and (addition vs. contrast)
Example: Er ist klein und stark.
Conjunction

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aber Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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aber Collocations (Kollokationen)

aber collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn aber word combinations and how to use aber with other words naturally.

aber auch
but also
High frequency
nicht nur...aber auch
not only...but also
High frequency
ja aber
yes but
High frequency

aber Idioms (Redewendungen)

aber idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing aber with meanings and explanations. Master aber expressions used in everyday German.

aber hallo
you bet, absolutely
Emphatic agreement

aber Synonyms (Synonyme)

aber synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for aber and expand your German vocabulary. Learn aber similar words and their usage.

jedoch
Meaning: however
High similarity
doch
Meaning: but, however
Medium similarity
allerdings
Meaning: however, though
High similarity
hingegen
Meaning: however, on the other hand
High similarity

aber Antonyms (Antonyme)

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und
Meaning: and
sowie
Meaning: as well as

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aber Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

aber semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to aber. Explore aber related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn aber contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

jedoch doch allerdings hingegen sondern und Konjunktion

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