zwar

Based on: wahr
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

(sets/signals up an upcoming but)

(The "but" can be in the same sentence or in the one after but it MUST be there. Often it's better to not translate it. )
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Examples
  • Das Kleid ist zwar teuer, aber ich kaufe es trotzdem.
  • The dress is expensive but I'll get it anyway.
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The meaning of “zwar”

"zwar" hard to translate but its essence is not hard to understand: it sets up a "but". Today, we'll learn how to use it and also check out "und zwar".

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

zwar has 1 distinct meaning: 1. (sets/signals up an upcoming but).

What is 'zwar' related to?

The word 'zwar' is related to wahr.

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The meaning of “zwar”
"zwar" hard to translate but its essence is not hard to understand: it sets up a "but". Today, we'll learn how to use it and also check out "und zwar".
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