sondern

B1 Conjunction

English Translation

but (on the contrary)

sondern — German conjunction meaning but (on the contrary) (B1)
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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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