No. 1,628 in German
vielmehr
"Vielmehr" means "rather" or "more precisely."
In a sentence
Das ist nicht direkt falsch, vielmehr ist es eine etwas andere Perspektive.
This is not directly wrong; rather, it is a slightly different perspective.
In this sentence, 'vielmehr' is used to denote a correction or clarification, emphasizing a different interpretation over the presumed one.
Ich bin nicht müde, vielmehr fühle ich mich voller Energie.
I am not tired; rather, I feel full of energy.
Here, 'vielmehr' functions to express a contrast or opposing condition relative to what might have been assumed.
Das Ziel war nicht nur Erfolg, vielmehr ging es darum, Erfahrungen zu sammeln.
The goal was not just success; rather, it was about gaining experiences.
In this example, 'vielmehr' emphasizes an alternative motive or purpose, extending the meaning of the initial idea.
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