however
however
Meaning of however
used to show contrast or exception
Drückt einen Gegensatz oder eine Einschränkung aus.
Pronunciation
however with German translation
however usage examples
It's cold; however, it's sunny.
Es ist kalt, jedoch sonnig.
I wanted to come; however, I was sick.
Ich wollte kommen, jedoch war ich krank.
however synonyms
What's the difference between however, but, though, still, yet, nevertheless, and nonetheless
conjunction inside one sentence; simpler and more common
ENThe soup is hot but tasty.
ENThe hotel was old. It was clean, though.
all the same; even so
ENIt was raining. Still, we went for a walk.
A joining word inside a sentence: cheap yet good.
ENIt was cheap, yet very good.
Advanced: broader words
more formal and stronger: despite this
ENThe test was hard. Nevertheless, everyone passed.
formal: despite this
ENThe car is old; nonetheless, it runs well.
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Questions about this word
What does however mean?
used to show contrast or exception
How do you pronounce however?
however is pronounced [haʊˈevə].
How is however used in a sentence?
Es ist kalt, jedoch sonnig. Translation: It's cold; however, it's sunny.
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