jedoch
The German word for 'however' is jedoch.
Meaning: no matter how (adv)
Which one should you use?
While the common way to say 'but' or 'however' is aber, jedoch serves as a more formal alternative suitable for written text or sophisticated speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike the English 'however', which can start a sentence without affecting word order, if you place jedoch at the beginning of a clause, it must follow the V2 rule, meaning the verb must come immediately after it.
Did you know?
- The word doch alone is a 'modal particle' that can negate a negative question, which is a concept that has no direct equivalent in English.
- If you use jedoch to mean 'no matter how', it acts as a subordinating conjunction that pushes the verb to the very end of the sentence.
- The word jedoch is a close relative of the Dutch word edoch, reflecting the shared linguistic roots of the West Germanic languages.
Examples in context
- Es gibt jedoch Ausnahmen.There are exceptions, however.This sentence shows how to use jedoch to indicate the existence of exceptions.Tatoeba #9843993 by GaryGaryGary, translation #4493963 by CK
- Jedoch gibt es ein Problem.However, there is a problem.This sentence demonstrates starting a sentence with jedoch to introduce a problem.Tatoeba #1945020 by Esperantostern, translation #12463697 by sundown
- Tom war jedoch noch nie dort.Tom, however, has never been there.This sentence shows how jedoch can be placed within a sentence to qualify a statement about Tom.Tatoeba #7452652 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6254945 by CK
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are discussing a difficult puzzle.
- FelixDieses Rätsel ist jedoch schwer zu lösen.This puzzle is however difficult to solve.
- HannahIch glaube, wir schaffen es trotzdem.I think we will manage anyway.
- FelixWir brauchen jedoch mehr Zeit dafür.However, we need more time for it.
- HannahDann nehmen wir uns morgen mehr Zeit.Then we will take more time tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jedoch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
