Voegwoorden - Conjuncties van contrast

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

maar, echter

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

echter, toch

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

hoewel, ook al

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

hoewel, toch

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

hoewel, althans

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

zelfs als, ook al

despite the fact that; even though

hoewel, ondanks het feit dat

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

terwijl, waartegen

used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement

hoewel, zij het zij

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

liever dan, in plaats van

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

hoewel, ook al

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

wanneer, op het moment dat

used to indicate a contrast between two things

terwijl, hoewel

much less

laat staan, nog minder

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

niet dat, zo niet

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

behalve, tenzij

used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

alleen, slechts

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

behalve, uitgezonderd