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Translation

indeed, though; admittedly

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Word origin

From Middle High German zeware ('in truth'), a compound of ze ('to') and war ('true').

Origin
Middle High German
Root
zeware

Examples

, .

He's tired, admittedly, but he's coming along anyway.

, .

She's right, indeed, but nobody is listening to her.

, zuverlässig.

The car is expensive, it's true, but very reliable in return.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: Words 441-450.