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Aber Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Aber" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "but", "however" or "yet". It is also used as adverb and particle.
Essential properties of "aber"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
coordinating
Meanings of "aber" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Expresses contrast or contradiction between ideas"
"Aber", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Used to express contrast or contradiction between two ideas. Equivalent to 'pero' in Spanish."
- Translation(s): but, however, yet
- Synonym(s): jedoch, allein, sondern
- Related word(s): dennoch, trotzdem
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte gerne kommen, aber ich habe keine Zeit.
- Das Essen war gut, aber etwas zu salzig.
- Er ist intelligent, aber faul.
- Ich liebe den Sommer, aber der Winter hat auch seinen Charme.
2.) "Emphasizes or intensifies a statement"
"Aber", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize or intensify a statement. It is equivalent to 'really' or 'truly' in English."
- Translation(s): really, truly, indeed, very
- Synonym(s): wirklich, tatsächlich
- Related word(s): durchaus, echt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist aber schön!
- Du bist aber groß geworden!
- Das schmeckt aber lecker!
3.) "Expresses surprise or astonishment in exclamations"
"Aber", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express surprise or astonishment in exclamations."
- Translation(s): but, oh, well
- Synonym(s): oh
- Related word(s): ach, wow
📝 Some usage examples:
- Aber hallo!
- Aber nein!
- Aber das gibt's doch nicht!
4.) "Emphasizes a statement or expresses surprise"
"Aber", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize a statement or to express surprise."
- Translation(s): really, truly, indeed, but, oh
- Synonym(s): doch, jedoch
- Related word(s): wohl, eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist aber schön!
- Du bist aber groß geworden!
- Das war aber knapp!