English–German
“admittedly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsvaːɐ̯/
Example
Ich kann zwar nicht singen, aber ich kann tanzen.
I can't sing, admittedly, but I can dance.
How to say “admittedly” in German
“Admittedly” in German is zwar.
A speaker briefly grants one point, then leaves room for a qualification or contrast.
Example sentences with zwar
Ich habe zwar wenig Zeit, aber ich helfe dir.
I admittedly have little time, but I'll help you.
Tips for using zwar
- Unlike English "although," zwar is an adverb rather than a subordinating conjunction and often appears with aber in two main clauses.