adverbconjunction

jedoch

however

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Definition & meaning

jedoch is a German adverb meaning:

however
nevertheless
but, especially in a more formal or written style

It introduces a contrast with something stated previously.

Er ist sehr müde, er arbeitet jedoch weiter.
“He is very tired, but he continues working.”
Das ist jedoch nicht möglich.
“However, that is not possible.”

jedoch is often more formal than {aber} . It can appear in different positions in a sentence:

Jedoch ist das nicht richtig.
Das ist jedoch nicht richtig.
Das ist nicht richtig, jedoch verständlich.

The meaning is usually similar to but, although jedoch can sound more neutral, formal, or written.

Grammar & Word origin

jedoch is primarily an adverb. It does not change according to gender, number, or case.

It is related to the combination of {je} and {doch} . Historically, it developed from an expression meaning roughly “ever/still” or “in spite of that.” In modern German, it functions mainly as a contrastive adverb.

Unlike a normal coordinating conjunction such as {aber} , jedoch can occupy the regular position of an adverb in the sentence. If it comes first, the finite verb usually follows immediately:

Jedoch bleibt er zu Hause.
Er bleibt jedoch zu Hause.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

{aber} — “but”; the most common and more conversational equivalent.
{allerdings} — “however,” “admittedly”; often emphasizes a qualification or limitation.
{dennoch} — “nevertheless”; emphasizes that something happens despite the previous fact.
{trotzdem} — “nevertheless,” “despite that”; often stronger and more clearly expresses a consequence that goes against expectations.
{gleichwohl} — “nevertheless”; formal and less common than jedoch.