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aber

/ˈaːbɐ/ adverb A1
  1. rather; quite; unusually; used with adjectives to express a surprising degree, whether this surprise be real or for effect · Das ist aber teuer. That's rather expensive. ≈ That's more expensive than I would’ve thought.· Du bist aber groß geworden! Look how tall you’ve become! (said to a child)
  2. nonetheless, nevertheless · Die Wohnung ist zwar klein, ich würde sie aber gerne nehmen. The apartment is small, nevertheless I would like to take it.
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Unser Trainer ist streng, aber nett.
Meine Sportwoche, p. 1 · A1
Aber ich schwimme 20 Bahnen.
Meine Sportwoche, p. 1 · A1
Mama sagt: „Sport ist toll, aber Ruhe ist auch wichtig.“
Meine Sportwoche, p. 1 · A1
Aber der Bus fährt nicht zu seiner Tante.
Der falsche Bus, p. 1 · A1

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