jedoch
Meaning and Usage
"Jedoch" is a German adverb that means "however" or "nevertheless." It is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction to a preceding statement.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "jedoch" does not have a prefix, root, or suffix. It is derived from the Middle High German word "jedoch," which means "however" or "nevertheless."
Comparisons between German and English
"Jedoch" is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "however."
Cultural Context
"Jedoch" is commonly used in both spoken and written German to express a contrast or contradiction in a sentence.
Example Sentences
- Ich wollte ins Kino gehen, jedoch hatte ich keine Zeit. (I wanted to go to the cinema, however, I had no time.)
- Er ist intelligent, jedoch nicht besonders fleißig. (He is intelligent, but not particularly hardworking.)
Memory Tips
Think of "jedoch" as a German way to say "however" or "nevertheless."
Additional Vocabulary
- dennoch (nevertheless)
- hingegen (however)
- trotzdem (yet, nonetheless)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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