COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
nicht nur/nɪçt nuːɐ̯/not only
nicht nur is a German coordinating conjunction that means not only. It is pronounced /nɪçt nuːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.used to connect two clauses or phrases to emphasize that what follows is in addition to what was previously mentioned, typically paired with 'sondern auch' ('but also')(correlative linking)
a.introducing the first item or idea in an addition/contrast construction
Er spricht nicht nur Deutsch, sondern auch Englisch.—He speaks not only German, but also English.
b.emphasizing variety or breadth of actions or qualities
Sie ist nicht nur intelligent, sondern auch freundlich.—She is not only intelligent, but also friendly.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nicht nur" mean in English?
- "nicht nur" means not only. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "nicht nur"?
- "nicht nur" is pronounced /nɪçt nuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "nicht nur"?
- "nicht nur" is a coordinating conjunction in German.
