zugegebenermaßen
admittedly
As one admits or concedes; even though there may be an objection or drawback.
EXAMPLE
Zugegebenermaßen ist die Aufgabe schwieriger, als ich zuerst dachte.
Admittedly, the task is more difficult than I first thought.
zugegebenermaßen
admittedly
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Meanings
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Sentence position
'Zugegebenermaßen' (admittedly) can appear at the beginning of a sentence or within it. At the beginning, it is followed immediately by the conjugated verb; within a sentence, it often comes after the conjugated verb.
EXAMPLE
Zugegebenermaßen habe ich mich nicht gut vorbereitet.
Admittedly, I haven't prepared well.
Ich habe mich zugegebenermaßen nicht gut vorbereitet.
I admittedly haven't prepared well.
Style and register
'Zugegebenermaßen' (admittedly) is typical of explanations, discussions, and comments that weigh different considerations. In casual everyday conversation, it can sound somewhat formal.
EXAMPLE
Die vorgeschlagene Lösung ist zugegebenermaßen teuer.
The proposed solution is admittedly expensive.
Concession and counterargument
A statement with 'zugegebenermaßen' (admittedly) is often followed by a counterargument introduced by 'aber' (but) or 'jedoch' (however). This lets you acknowledge a point before adding your own assessment.
EXAMPLE
Die Wohnung ist zugegebenermaßen klein, aber sie liegt sehr zentral.
The apartment is admittedly small, but it is very centrally located.
In real life
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