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.
