'Sondern' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Sondern'?
The word 'Sondern' is a German word that can mean 'But' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Sondern' in English
Sondern - But
conjunctionThe conjunction 'sondern' is used to introduce the second part of a negative proposition or contrasting statement. It is often translated as 'but' in English.
Example Sentences:
- Niklas versteht jetzt, dass dies kein gewöhnlicher Wald ist, sondern ein verzauberter Wald. - Niklas now understands that this is not an ordinary forest, but an enchanted forest.
German Challenges
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the nominative case for a Neuter noun.
Das Kind spielt
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'ich' in the dative case.
Könntest du mir bitte das Salz reichen?
What is the right form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for a Masculine noun?
Das Buch des Mannes ist sehr interessant.
What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for the feminine noun "Mutter" (mother)?
Das Auto der freundlichen Dame ist blau.
Which word correctly indicates multiple entities?
Im Theater sehen sie einige seltsame Kreaturen auf der Bühne.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kämpfen" to mean "to fight for"?
Er kämpft um seine Rechte.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "sich freuen" to mean "to be happy about"?
Ich freue mich über mein Geburtstagsgeschenk
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'ihr' in the genitive case.
Das ist die Tasche ihrer Freundin.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the accusative case for a Neuter noun.
Kannst du das Buch sehen?
Which adjective correctly describes the feminine noun in the nominative case?
Er fand eine alte, verfallene Hütte