Question

explain zwar ....aber​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Meaning of "zwar ... aber"

zwar ... aber means "it's true ... but".

• Example:

Ich habe zwar nicht gewonnen, (ich) bin aber sehr stolz auf diese Saison

It's true that I didn't win but I am very proud of this season

2. Grammar of "zwar ... aber"

"zwar... aber" is a compound conjunction that connects two main clauses. The first clause contains "zwar" and the second "aber". This conjunction is for making adversative clauses in German ("Adversativsatz").

It is formed with normal structure: "zwar" Clause + "aber"

• Clause:

"zwar" is an adverb that takes a position in the clause, which is why it can be placed in position 1 or 3:

3. Position 3:

Es ist zwar nicht kalt hier, aber (es ist) recht grau

It's true that it's not cold here but it's really cloudy

4. Position 1:

Zwar ist es kalt hier, aber wir finden den Schnee so schön

It's true that it's really cold here but we think that the snow is so pretty

Answer 2

Answer:

Zwar does affirm the first part, the part it is in, but it also clearly signals an upcoming but. And just to make sure… Today, zwar does NOT work without aber (but) following. So if you put zwarinto your sentence you HAVE TO say aber… people are waiting for it and if it doesn't come that it is really really confusing.