sondern
B1 Conjunction
English Translation
but (on the contrary)
What does „sondern" mean in English?
„sondern" is a German conjunction meaning "but (on the contrary)" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Unser Besuch kommt nicht heute, sondern morgen.
Our visitor is not coming today, but tomorrow.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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