COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

sondern/ˈzɔndɐn/but rather; but instead

sondern is a German coordinating conjunction that means but rather or but instead. It is pronounced /ˈzɔndɐn/.

Definitions

1.used to introduce a contrasting alternative after a negative statement(contrast after negation)

a.introduce a positive alternative after a negated clause

Er ist nicht Arzt, sondern Lehrer.He is not a doctor, but (rather) a teacher.

b.emphasize correction of previous statement

Sie kommt nicht aus Berlin, sondern aus Hamburg.She is not from Berlin, but (rather) from Hamburg.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sondern" mean in English?
"sondern" means but rather or but instead. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "sondern"?
"sondern" is pronounced /ˈzɔndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sondern"?
"sondern" is a coordinating conjunction in German.

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