aber
Translation
but, however, really (particle)
Examples
Ich bin müde, aber glücklich.
I am tired but happy.
Er ist klein, aber stark.
He is small but strong.
Das ist aber teuer!
That is really expensive! (emphasis)
Grammar Patterns
A, but B (contrast) I am tired, but happy.
That is really ((adjective))! (emphasis) That is really expensive!
indeed A, but B (concession) He is indeed small, but strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doch, jedoch; Antonyms: und (and)
Etymology
From Old High German 'abur' (again, on the contrary).
Memory Tips
Usually means 'but'. As a particle inside a sentence (Das ist aber...), it expresses surprise/emphasis.