Adverb

allerdings

however, though, certainly, indeed

Der Film war gut, allerdings etwas zu lang.

The movie was good, though a bit too long.

Das ist allerdings eine gute Frage.

That is indeed a good question.

Used as a conjunction/adverb for 'however' The movie is good, though a bit long.

Used as an intensifier for 'indeed/certainly' That is indeed true.

however, but; certainly

From 'all' + genitive of 'Ding' (thing); originally 'of all things', evolving to 'certainly' and then 'however'.

Think of it as 'admittedly' - it can concede a point (however) or confirm one (indeed).

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