aber

German (Berlin)

/ˈaːbɐ/, /ˈabɐ/

conjunction
Definitions
  • but; however; though

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German aber (contrary, opposite) inherited from Old High German aber inherited from Proto-Germanic *aferą (behind).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*aferą

Gloss

behind

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