ADVERB
zwar/t͡svaːɐ̯/indeed; it is true; admittedly
zwar is a German adverb that means indeed, it is true, or admittedly. It is pronounced /t͡svaːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.used to indicate a restriction or elaboration on a previous statement, often paired with 'aber' or 'doch' to introduce a contrast(contrast; emphasis)
a.indeed; admittedly (but usually followed by a contrasting statement)
Ich habe zwar wenig Zeit, aber ich helfe dir trotzdem.—I do have little time, but I'll help you nevertheless.
b.it is true that (often to acknowledge a fact, before giving a contrasting one)
Das Wetter ist zwar schlecht, doch wir gehen spazieren.—The weather is bad, it is true, but we are going for a walk anyway.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zwar" mean in English?
- "zwar" means indeed, it is true, or admittedly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "zwar"?
- "zwar" is pronounced /t͡svaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zwar"?
- "zwar" is a adverb in German.
