aber

conjunction

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really

indeed

(emphatic)

but

however

though

objection

caveat

yet

Synonyms and Related Words for aber

schon wirklich tatsächlich jedoch allerdings dennoch ja Einwand Vorbehalt Widerspruch allein doch indes hingegen indessen

Definition of "aber" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "aber" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet einen Gegensatz, eine Einschränkung oder eine entgegengesetzte Aussage ein.

DE: “Ich bin müde, aber ich muss noch lernen.”
A1
EN: “I am tired, but I still have to study.”

DE: “Das Wetter ist schön, aber es ist ein bisschen kalt.”
A2
EN: “The weather is nice, but it's a bit cold.”

DE: “Er ist ein sehr fähiger Mitarbeiter, aber ihm fehlt es an Durchsetzungsvermögen.”
B1
EN: “He is a very capable employee, but he lacks assertiveness.”

Wird als Modalpartikel zur Betonung, Überraschung oder zur Verstärkung einer Aussage oder Frage verwendet.

DE: “Das ist aber nett von dir!”
A1
EN: “That is really nice of you!”

DE: “Du bist aber groß geworden!”
A2
EN: “You've really grown tall!”

DE: “Na, aber sicher komme ich zu deiner Party!”
B1
EN: “Well, of course I'm coming to your party!”

Ein Einwand, ein Vorbehalt oder eine Einschränkung.

DE: “Es gibt kein Aber.”
A1
EN: “There are no 'buts'.”

DE: “Dein Plan ist gut, es gibt nur ein kleines Aber.”
A2
EN: “Your plan is good, there's just one small 'but'.”

DE: “Ich stimme dir zu, mit einem kleinen Aber: Wir müssen das Budget einhalten.”
B1
EN: “I agree with you, with one small caveat: we must stick to the budget.”

Words Similar in Spelling to aber

abermals Abend Abenteuer Aberntung Abgabe