Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150

Word (Wort)

zwar – aber

Translation (Übersetzung) although – but

Pronunciation (Aussprache) [tsvaːɐ̯ ˈʔabɐ]

Conjunctions

Intermediate

Neutral

Tags (Tags)

grammar contrast concession conjunctions

Used to express a concession followed by a contrasting statement. 'Zwar' introduces a fact that is true, and 'aber' introduces a contrasting point that limits or contradicts it. Often translated as 'it's true that... but...' or 'although...'.

zwar – aber is a German Conjunctions

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zwar – aber Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Das Buch ist zwar teuer, aber es lohnt sich.

The book is expensive, but it's worth it.

Qualifying a purchase

Sie spricht zwar gut Deutsch, aber mit Akzent.

She speaks German well, but with an accent.

Describing language ability

Er hat zwar wenig Zeit, aber er hilft trotzdem.

He has little time, but he helps anyway.

Expressing willingness despite limitations

zwar – aber Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

component (Bestandteil)

zwar

Meaning: indeed/certainly

Example: Das ist zwar wahr.

Conjunction

aber

Meaning: but

Example: Er ist klein, aber stark.

Conjunction

zwar – aber Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use zwar – aber in context. Discover zwar – aber collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master zwar – aber usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

zwar – aber Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

zwar klein, aber fein

small but fine

High frequency

zwar teuer, aber gut

expensive but good

High frequency

zwar alt, aber zuverlässig

old but reliable

Medium frequency

zwar schwierig, aber möglich

difficult but possible

Medium frequency

zwar langsam, aber sicher

slow but sure

High frequency

zwar – aber Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

zwar nicht perfekt, aber gut genug

not perfect but good enough

Used to indicate something is acceptable despite flaws

zwar kein Genie, aber klug

not a genius but smart

Used to qualify a positive trait with a limitation

zwar – aber Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

obwohl – doch

Meaning: although – yet

High similarity

wenn auch – jedoch

Meaning: even if – however

Medium similarity

einerseits – andererseits

Meaning: on one hand – on the other hand

Medium similarity

zwar – aber Antonyms (Antonyme)

zwar – aber antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to zwar – aber. Discover zwar – aber opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

und

Meaning: and

sowohl – als auch

Meaning: both – and

zwar – aber Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

jedoch allerdings dennoch trotzdem

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