Zwar Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zwar" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "although", "indeed" or "it is true that". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "zwar"

Its most important properties are:

adverbial

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Zwar", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

Definition: "Although, indeed, certainly. Used to introduce a concession or admission followed by a counter-argument."
Translation(s): although, indeed, it is true that, admittedly
Synonym(s): obwohl, obgleich, wenngleich
Related word(s): aber, jedoch, dennoch

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist zwar intelligent, aber faul.He is indeed intelligent, but lazy.
Das Buch ist zwar teuer, dafür aber sehr informativ.The book is expensive, but very informative.
Sie spricht zwar kein Deutsch, versteht aber alles.She doesn't speak German, but understands everything.

"Zwar", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Certainly, it is true that. Used to emphasize or confirm something."
Translation(s): indeed, certainly, it is true, that's right
Synonym(s): Tatsächlich, Wirklich, Gewiss
Related word(s): Allerdings, Freilich, Durchaus

📝 Some usage examples:

Das stimmt zwar.That is indeed true.
Er hat zwar Recht.He is certainly right.
Das ist zwar wahr, aber nicht die ganze Geschichte.That is true, but not the whole story.