nicht nur ... sondern auch

Based on: sondern
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not only ... but also

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  • Ich habe nicht nur mein Zimmer aufgeräumt sondern auch das Bad.
  • Not only did I clean my room but also the kitchen and the bathroom.
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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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nicht nur ... sondern auch has 1 distinct meaning: 1. not only ... but also.

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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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