Advanced discourse connectors
Connectors like hingegen, dennoch, and insofern help organize argument and contrast in longer writing.
Examples
GermanTranslation
Die Lösung ist teuer; dennoch bleibt sie realistisch.
The solution is expensive; nevertheless it remains realistic.
Hingegen wirkt der zweite Vorschlag klarer.
By contrast, the second proposal seems clearer.
Insofern war die Kritik verständlich.
In that respect, the criticism was understandable.
Pattern
connector + clause
How it works
Connectors like hingegen, dennoch, and insofern help organize argument and contrast in longer writing. This pattern typically appears as connector + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- These connectors are not interchangeable; each creates a different relationship.
- They are especially useful in essays, reviews, and formal discussion.
Why it matters
Support more precise, balanced, and academic-sounding German.
Use in context
At B2, cohesion becomes a grammar skill because it shapes how the reader follows your argument.