Trade-offs: dafür
To express that a disadvantage is balanced out by a specific benefit, use the adverbial connector dafür (in return / on the other hand).
Because dafür is an adverb, it takes the first position when starting a clause. The conjugated verb must immediately follow in the second position.
| We bought a cheap campervan, but in return we have to insulate it well. | Wir haben einen billigen Camper gekauft, dafür müssen wir ihn gut isolieren. |
| The solar panels were expensive, but in return we are completely self-sufficient. | Die Solarzellen waren teuer, dafür sind wir komplett autark. |
| We have little space, but in return we have a lot of flexibility on the move. | Wir haben wenig Platz, dafür haben wir unterwegs viel Flexibilität. |
Contradictions: dabei
To express a surprising contradiction—meaning "yet," "even though," or "despite that"—use the connector dabei.
Like dafür, dabei is an independent connector. When it starts a clause, the conjugated verb must immediately follow in the second position.
| My campervan is very large, yet it has almost no storage space. | Mein Camper ist sehr groß, dabei hat er fast keinen Stauraum. |
| He is paying for an expensive pitch, even though he is completely self-sufficient! | Er bezahlt für einen teuren Stellplatz, dabei ist er komplett autark! |
| She is complaining about the kitchen sink, yet the water tank is completely empty! | Sie beschwert sich über das Spülbecken, dabei ist der Wassertank völlig leer! |
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