German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
allerdings
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈalɐˌdɪŋs/
Meaning
- adverbhowever
Example
Ich wollte kommen, allerdings hatte ich keine Zeit.
I wanted to come; however, I had no time.
More examples
Ja, allerdings, das ist eine gute Idee.
Yes, indeed, that's a good idea.
Core concept
A speaker nods to one point while placing a reservation beside it.
Common phrases
ja, allerdings
Yes, indeed
Similar words
aber: Marks a simple contrast with the preceding statement.
doch: Counters a strong denial with a brief affirmation of the opposite.
trotzdem: Shows that an action or result continues contrary to expectations or circumstances.
dennoch: Used often in formal language to signal a different conclusion despite the facts.
Definition in German
Ein Adverb, das etwas zugesteht oder bestätigt und zugleich einen Vorbehalt oder Einwand einführt.
Word origin
Allerdings goes back to Middle High German aller dinc or allerdinge, meaning 'in all things', and developed from emphasis meaning 'indeed' to a concessive 'however'.
Usage tips
- As a conjunctional adverb, allerdings does not introduce a subordinate clause, so the following clause keeps normal main-clause word order.
Other meanings
- indeedadverb