aber

Meaning and Usage

The word "aber" means "but" in English. It is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction in a sentence.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "aber" is a conjunction. It has no prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be linked to the Old High German word "aber" and the Middle High German "aber," both meaning "but."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "aber" and its English counterpart "but" have a similar function in connecting contrasting ideas within a sentence.

Example Sentences

1. Ich wollte ins Kino gehen, aber ich hatte keine Zeit. (I wanted to go to the movies, but I didn't have time.)
2. Er ist klein, aber stark. (He is small, but strong.)

Memory Tips

Associate "aber" with the English word "but," and remember its usage as indicating a contrast or contradiction.

Additional Vocabulary

• Synonyms: jedoch, hingegen (however, on the other hand)
• Antonyms: und (and)