sondern

Based on: *sen(e)-, *se-
Goethe B1 Conjunction
1.

but (rather), but ... instead

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  • Ich fliege nicht nach London sondern nach Paris.
  • I don't fly to London but (rather) to Paris.
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The meaning of “sondern”

"sondern" and "aber" are both translations for "but". Today, we'll learn, what idea "sondern" expresses and what the difference is to "aber".

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How many meanings does the German word 'sondern' have?

sondern has 1 distinct meaning: 1. but (rather), but ... instead.

What is 'sondern' related to?

The word 'sondern' is related to *sen(e)-, *se-.

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The meaning of “sondern”
"sondern" and "aber" are both translations for "but". Today, we'll learn, what idea "sondern" expresses and what the difference is to "aber".
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