zwar

Meaning

1. Signals a following contrary clause, which is usually introduced with aber (“but”), stressing that the speaker is aware of the contradiction, but that it does not invalidate the statement.
2. namely; only in the form und zwar

Concepts

certainly

indeed

absolutely

decidedly

definitively

surely

namely

aye

yea

yeah

yep

yes

be sure

admittedly

in fact

sure

above all

scilicet

specifically

that is

that is to say

to wit

videlicet

viz.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tsvaːr/

Etymology

From Middle High German zwāre, contraction of ze wāre (“verily, indeed”), from Old High German zi wāre (8th c.). Equivalent to zu + wahr. The concessive use developed first in cognate Middle Low German twâre.

Sentences

Dieser Versuchung sollte man um jeden Preis widerstehen , und zwar aus mehreren Gründen .

This temptation must be avoided at all cost, for a number of reasons.

Hatha Yoga ist zwar relativ sicher , aber nicht völlig ohne Risiko .

Hatha yoga is relatively safe, but not completely risk-free.

Heute spielt Schalke gegen Hannover Sechsundneunzig und zwar in Gelsenkirchen .

Today, Schalke plays ninety-six against Hannover in Gelsenkirchen.