zwar
indeed, it is true that, admittedly
English translations
- 01
although
- 02
admittedly
- 03
though
Word details
- German meaning
- Als scheinselbstständig gilt, wer zwar formal als selbstständiger Unternehmer auftritt, aber tatsächlich wie ein Arbeitnehmer abhängig beschäftigt ist.
- English meaning
- falsely self-employed
- German example
- Viele freie Mitarbeiter in der Medienbranche sind scheinselbstständig.
- English example
- Many freelancers in the media industry are falsely self-employed.
Related words
- Murkstein
A 'Murkstein' is a colloquial term for an uncut or low-value diamond.
- Gewinnwarnung
Profit warning
- opportunistisch
Opportunistic
- durchführbar
Feasible, viable
- Afterphilosoph
Pseudo-philosopher
- zählbar
Countable
- gewinnbar
Winnable, achievable
- abzählbar
countable
- hinnehmbar
Acceptable or tolerable, even if not ideal.
- weltfremd
Out of touch
- Pyrrhussieg
A Pyrrhic victory is a victory that comes at such a great cost that it resembles a defeat.
- Kulturmuslim
Cultural Muslim
- Augenreim
Eye rhyme
- Taufscheinchrist
A derogatory term for someone who is baptized but does not actively practice their faith.
- nämlich
namely
- Kernkraft
Nuclear power
Example sentences with “zwar”
Das Wetter ist zwar schlecht, aber wir gehen spazieren. (The weather is indeed bad, but we are going for a walk.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you use 'zwar'?
It is used to concede a point before adding a contrasting statement (often followed by 'aber').