concessive

kənˈsɛs.ɪv
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Translation of concessive into German

Adjective

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showing contrast with the main idea in a sentence
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konzessiv
  • A concessive clause starts with 'although' or 'even though'.Ein konzessiver Nebensatz beginnt mit 'obwohl' oder 'selbst wenn'.
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Expressions with concessive: examples in English and translations in German

konzessives Adverbial
A concessive adverbial introduces contrast to the main clause effectively.

Synonyms and analogies of concessive in English

adj.adversativecontrastiveMore synonyms

Examples of concessive in a sentence

  • Editors flagged the concessive marker as stylistically problematic.

Translations of "concessive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
konzessivadj.

In discussing the project, he remained concessive, understanding other perspectives.

Bei der Diskussion über das Projekt blieb er konzessiv und verstand andere Perspektiven.

The concessive nature of her feedback showed that she valued his efforts.

Die konzessive Natur ihres Feedbacks zeigte, dass sie seine Bemühungen schätzte.

The concessive clause softened his criticism of the team's lack of preparation.

Die konzessive Klausel milderte seine Kritik an der mangelnden Vorbereitung des Teams.

The article included a concessive statement that acknowledged the opposing viewpoint.

Der Artikel enthielt eine konzessive Aussage, die den entgegenstehenden Standpunkt anerkannte.

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Other translations for concessive:

  • Zugeständnisse machendadj.
  • einräumendadj.

concessive: Examples and translations in context

A concessive response can help ease tensions during difficult negotiations.

Eine konzessive Antwort kann helfen, Spannungen während schwieriger Verhandlungen zu entschärfen.

Even in a concessive manner, he disagreed with the proposed changes to the plan.

Selbst in einer konzessiven Weise stimmte er den vorgeschlagenen Änderungen am Plan nicht zu.

Although he lost, his concessive remarks showed great sportsmanship after the match.

Obwohl er verloren hatte, zeigten seine konzessiven Bemerkungen großen Sportsgeist nach dem Match.

Using a concessive phrase helped him express empathy while voicing his disagreement.

Die Verwendung eines konzessiven Ausdrucks half ihm, Empathie auszudrücken, während er seine Unstimmigkeit äußerte.

Her concessive attitude allowed for a smoother resolution to the conflict.

Ihre konzessive Haltung ermöglichte eine reibungslosere Lösung des Konflikts.

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