Adverb
zwar
Pronunciation: /tsvaːr/
namely
The German adverb zwar means namely in English.
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All meanings of zwar
Adverb
- namely
- admittedly, it is true (conceding a point before a contrasting aber-clause)
- Intensifies a request or command
zwar in a German sentence
Ich will eine Tasse Kaffee, und zwar sofort!
I want a cup of coffee and I want it now.