adversativ

adversative (expressing contrast)

English translations

  1. 01

    adversative

Word details

German meaning
Eine Konjunktion, die einen Gegensatz oder eine Einschränkung ausdrückt.
English meaning
adversative
Synonym
gegensätzlich, entgegensetzend
German example
Er wollte ins Kino gehen, aber er hatte keine Zeit.
English example
He wanted to go to the cinema, but he didn't have time.

Example sentences with “adversativ”

  1. Das Wort 'aber' ist eine adversative Konjunktion. (The word 'aber' is an adversative conjunction.)

Frequently asked questions

What is an 'adversative' conjunction?

It is a coordinating conjunction that introduces a clause that contrasts with what was mentioned before.