aber

/ˈaːbɐ/
but

Ich mag Äpfel, aber ich hasse Birnen.

I like apples, but I hate pears.

formalinformal

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea.

Er ist reich, aber nicht glücklich.

He is rich, but he is not happy.

Sie ist freundlich, aber manchmal streng.

She is kind, but sometimes strict.

Often used to contrast two ideas or facts.

Collocations

aber trotzdembut stillaber auchbut alsoaber dannbut then

Antonyms

Pro Tip

Contrast

Use 'aber' to introduce a contrasting idea or fact.

Gold Rule

Contrast

'Aber' is used to contrast two ideas or facts.

Word Origin

From Middle High German 'aber', from Old High German 'abur', meaning 'but' or 'however'.

Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used to contrast two ideas or facts.

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