except that

ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt
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Translation of except that from English into Dutch,

Conjunction

1.

contrast

introduces a statement that contrasts with a previous one
  • I would go, except that I have a prior commitment.Ik zou gaan, behalve dat ik al een afspraak heb.
2.

minor detail

indicates a minor detail that does not change the main point
  • The plan is good, except that it needs a few adjustments.Het plan is goed, behalve dat het een paar aanpassingen nodig heeft.

Adverb

1.

explanation

used to explain why the main statement is not true
  • She would have passed, except that she didn't study.Ze zou geslaagd zijn, behalve dat ze niet had gestudeerd.
2.

language

used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement less strong
  • I would go, except that I have a meeting.Ik zou gaan, behalve dat ik een vergadering heb.
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Synonyms and analogies of except that in English

Examples of except that in a sentence

  • She wanted to help, except that she was too tired.
  • The recipe is perfect, except that it needs more salt.
  • The movie was great, except that the ending was too abrupt.
  • I would join you, except that I have work.
  • He could have won, except that he tripped.
  • I would join you, except that I'm busy.

Translations of "except that" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb / Other
behalve datadv./conj.

The painting looked perfect except that the colors were too bright.

Het schilderij leek perfect, behalve dat de kleuren te fel waren.

He finished the work except that a few details were missing.

Hij had het werk af, behalve dat er nog wat details ontbraken.

alleenadv.

The garden is beautiful, except that some plants need more sunlight.

De tuin is prachtig, alleen hebben sommige planten eigenlijk meer zon nodig.

He told the truth, except that he forgot to mention some details.

Hij heeft de waarheid verteld, alleen vergat hij een paar details te noemen.

maaradv.

You look nice too, except that your bowtie's crooked.

Jij ziet er ook goed uit, maar je strikje zit scheef.

A vessel of some kind, except that it seems to travel underwater.

Een soort vaartuig, maar het lijkt onder water te varen.

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except that: Examples and translations in context

We planned to go hiking except that the weather turned bad.

We waren van plan te gaan wandelen, behalve dat het weer omsloeg.

I understood the instructions except that one step was unclear.

Ik begreep de instructies, behalve dat één stap me niet duidelijk was.

The cake tasted delicious except that it was a bit too sweet for me.

De taart smaakte heerlijk, behalve dat hij voor mij wat te zoet was.

The phone works great except that the battery drains very quickly.

De telefoon werkt prima, behalve dat de batterij wel erg snel leeg is.

She liked the movie except that the ending was a little disappointing.

Ze vond de film leuk, behalve dat het einde een beetje tegenviel.

I would help you except that I have no time today.

Ik zou je graag helpen, behalve dat ik vandaag geen tijd heb.

The car runs well, except that it has a minor issue with the brakes.

De auto rijdt prima, behalve dat er een klein probleem met de remmen is.

The dress fits well except that the color is not what I expected.

De jurk zit goed, behalve dat de kleur anders is dan ik had verwacht.

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