zwar
bár
Dieses Wort benutzt man, um etwas genauer zu erklären oder einen Gegensatz einzuleiten. Es zeigt, dass eine Aussage gleich noch ergänzt wird.
The German word "zwar" is an adverb used to indicate concession or specification, often translated as "indeed," "to be sure," or "namely" in English. It serves to acknowledge something while often leading to a contrasting or balancing statement later in the sentence (frequently paired with "aber" = "but").
Similar words:
- allerdings (however, indeed)
- freilich (of course, indeed)
- natürlich (naturally)
Difference:
Unlike "allerdings" or "freilich," zwar is mainly used to concede or specify, setting up a contrast or clarification. It's less about strong emphasis and more about precise nuance or balancing information within a sentence.
Make “zwar” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Ich gehe zwar ins Kino, aber ich bin nicht sicher, ob ich einen Film sehen möchte.adverb
Bár elmegyek a moziba, nem vagyok biztos benne, hogy szeretnék-e filmet nézni.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad