COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
aber/ˈaːbɐ/but; however
aber is a German coordinating conjunction that means but or however. It is pronounced /ˈaːbɐ/.
Definitions
1.used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said(contrast)
a.introduce a contradiction or an exception
Er ist nett, aber manchmal sehr schüchtern.—He is nice, but sometimes very shy.
2.used to add emphasis in exclamations or clarifications(emphasis, as interjection)
a.express surprise, insistence, or emphasis (colloquial)
Das ist aber schön!—But that's beautiful!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aber" mean in English?
- "aber" means but or however. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "aber"?
- "aber" is pronounced /ˈaːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "aber"?
- "aber" is a coordinating conjunction in German.
