Contrasting with "whereas"
To contrast two different facts, subjects, or situations, use the conjunction hvorimod (whereas). It perfectly bridges two opposing statements, making it especially useful when discussing generational differences or contrasting lifestyles.
| The daughter prefers the digital society whereas the father is more analog. | Datteren foretrækker det digitale samfund hvorimod faren er mere analog. |
| The teacher prefers an old-fashioned method whereas the student writes on the computer. | Læreren foretrækker en gammeldags metode hvorimod eleven skriver på computeren. |
| The mother does not understand the value of technology whereas the son loves the digital life. | Moren forstår ikke værdien af teknologien hvorimod sønnen elsker det digitale liv. |
Word Order with "hvorimod"
Grammatically, hvorimod is a subordinating conjunction. This means that the clause following it is a subordinate clause (dependent clause).
You must apply subordinate clause word order: if you use a sentence adverb (like ofte or bare), it must be placed before the verb, rather than after it.
| Youth loves freedom whereas one often chooses security in old age. | Ungdommen elsker friheden hvorimod man ofte vælger trygheden i alderdommen. |
Notice how in the second half of the sentence above, the adverb ofte comes right before the verb vælger.
| She calls his lifestyle old-fashioned whereas he just calls it calm. | Hun kalder hans livsstil gammeldags hvorimod han bare kalder den rolig. |
| Young people often change jobs whereas older people desire stability in working life. | Unge skifter ofte job hvorimod ældre ønsker stabilitet i arbejdslivet. |
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