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wohingegen

whereas

conjunction vo-hin-GEH-gen Rare
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Also means

while by contrast

Usage Note

wohingegen is a subordinating conjunction of contrast meaning 'whereas', sending the verb to the end, e.g. ..., wohingegen er lieber blieb. It is more emphatic and formal than the adverb hingegen and clearly opposes two clauses.

Examples

"Sie reist gern, wohingegen ihr Bruder zu Hause bleibt."

Natural Translation

She loves travelling, whereas her brother stays at home.

Literal Translation

She travels gladly, whereas her brother at home stays.

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