Zwar

Zwar is a common German word that is often used in speech and writing. It is an adverb that means “indeed” or “certainly.”

Definitions

• Indeed
• Certainly
• To be sure
• To be precise

Synonyms

• Tatsächlich
• Wahrhaftig
• Allerdings
• Gewiss
• Zweifellos

Antonyms

• Falsch
• Ungewiss
• Unsicher
• Möglicherweise
• Eventuell

Examples

• Zwar stimme ich zu, aber ich habe meine Bedenken. (Indeed, I agree, but I have my doubts.)
• Zwar hat der Film gute Kritiken bekommen, aber ich persönlich fand ihn langweilig. (To be sure, the movie received good reviews, but I personally found it boring.)
• Zwar hat er viel Geld, aber er ist dennoch unglücklich. (Certainly, he has a lot of money, but he is still unhappy.)
• Zwar war es eine schwere Entscheidung, aber letztendlich habe ich mich dafür entschieden. (To be precise, it was a difficult decision, but ultimately I chose to do it.)
• Zwar ist es teurer, aber es lohnt sich in Qualität zu investieren. (Indeed it is more expensive, but it is worth investing in quality.)

Overall, Zwar is a useful word that can help add some emphasis or clarity to your German sentences. It’s important to remember its proper usage and when it’s appropriate to use it.\ Visit YouGlish.com