aber

A1 Conjunction

English Translation

but, however

What does „aber" mean in English?

„aber" is a German conjunction meaning "but, however" in English. CEFR Level A1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Ich bin oft im Büro, aber nur für wenige Stunden.

I am often in the office, but only for a few hours.

CEFR Level

A1

Beginner — basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

ab — from ab — from ab — from aber — but aber — but er — he

Related Words

Abend (der)

evening

abends

in the evenings

Abenteuer (das)

adventure

aber

but

aber

but

Idioms with „aber"

„Es ist ein Aber dabei." — There is a but in the matter.