No. 127 in Dutch
echter
However.
In a sentence
Hij is echter niet gekomen.
However, he did not come.
In this sentence, 'echter' is used as an adverb to introduce a contrasting statement, serving to provide a counter or exception to the preceding information.
Ze wilde naar het feest gaan; ze was echter te moe.
She wanted to go to the party; however, she was too tired.
Here, 'echter' acts as a conjunction connecting two independent clauses, emphasizing the contrast between her desire and her physical state.
Het is een eenvoudig project, echter moet het grondig gepland worden.
It is a simple project; however, it must be thoroughly planned.
In this case, 'echter' is again an adverb, placed within the sentence to denote a 'however' meaning, contrasting the simplicity with the need for thorough planning.
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