Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

nur dass

Translation (Übersetzung) except that, only that, but
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [nuːɐ̯ das]
B2
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction contrast subordinate exception
A subordinating conjunction used to introduce a clause that expresses a limitation, exception, or contrast to the main clause. It's often used to correct or modify a previous statement. The verb in the 'nur dass' clause goes to the end (standard subordinate clause word order).

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nur dass is a German Conjunction

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

nur dass Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Das Hotel war schön, nur dass es sehr laut war.
The hotel was nice, except that it was very loud.
Describing accommodation with a drawback
Ich würde gerne mitkommen, nur dass ich arbeiten muss.
I would like to come along, but I have to work.
Declining an invitation with reason
Der Plan ist gut, nur dass wir nicht genug Zeit haben.
The plan is good, only that we don't have enough time.
Evaluating a plan with limitations

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nur dass Word Family (Wortfamilie)

nur dass word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn nur dass family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore nur dass related words and expand your German vocabulary.

component (Bestandteil)
nur
Meaning: only, just
Example: Ich habe nur ein Buch.
Adverb
dass
Meaning: that
Example: Ich weiß, dass du Recht hast.
Conjunction
similar structure (ähnliche Struktur)
außer dass
Meaning: except that
Example: Alles war perfekt, außer dass es regnete.
Conjunction

nur dass Usage - nur dass Collocations - nur dass Idioms - nur dass Synonyms - nur dass Antonyms

nur dass Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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nur dass Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Alles ist gut, nur dass...
Everything is fine, except that...
High frequency
Das wäre perfekt, nur dass...
That would be perfect, only that...
High frequency
Ich würde kommen, nur dass...
I would come, but...
Medium frequency
Es ist schön hier, nur dass...
It's nice here, except that...
Medium frequency
Das Essen war gut, nur dass...
The food was good, except that...
Medium frequency

nur dass Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Das ist alles schön und gut, nur dass...
That's all well and good, but...
Used to acknowledge something positive before introducing a contrasting point or problem
Nur dass es nicht so einfach ist
Except that it's not that simple
Used to indicate that a situation is more complicated than it appears

nur dass Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

jedoch
Meaning: however
Medium similarity
aber
Meaning: but
Medium similarity
allerdings
Meaning: however, though
Medium similarity

nur dass Antonyms (Antonyme)

nur dass antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to nur dass. Discover nur dass opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

und
Meaning: and
deshalb
Meaning: therefore
weil
Meaning: because

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nur dass Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

obwohl jedoch trotzdem allerdings dennoch

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