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Meaning of tamen | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR B1
ˈtamen

Definitions

  1. however, nevertheless
  2. yes; indeed

Equivalents

Bosanski but
Hrvatski but
Српски but

Examples

“Mi devis rezigni miajn dezirojn kaj celojn, sed nun mi tamen estas kontenta.”

I had to resign my aspirations and objectives, but now I am nevertheless content.

“Dum la jaroj 1897 ĝis 1900, ŝi kuraĝis vivi kun amanto, muzikisto, kun kiu ŝi tamen ne edziniĝis.”

Between 1897 and 1900, she had the courage to live with a lover, musician, to whom she did not get married.

“"Vi ne scipovas stiri biciklon." — "Tamen!"”

"You don't know how to ride a bicycle." — "Yes I do!"

“"Ĉu vi ne venas al la festo?" — "Tamen!"”

"Are you not coming to the party?" — "Indeed I am!"

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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