Usages of tamen
Quamquam pater iram sentit, tamen gaudium filiae manet.
Although father feels anger, nevertheless the joy of his daughter remains.
Nunc mater laboriosior est quam pater, nam tota domus cura eius est et tamen gaudet.
Now mother is more hardworking than father, for the whole house is her responsibility and yet she rejoices.
Magistra dicit: "Hic liber facilis est, ille liber difficilis; tamen vos potestis multum discere."
The (female) teacher says: "This book is easy, that book is difficult; nevertheless you can learn a lot."
Cum pater iratus est, avia tamen cum patientia respondet.
When father is angry, grandmother nevertheless answers with patience.
Si quid triste accidit, avia tamen patientiam servat.
If something sad happens, grandmother nevertheless keeps her patience.
Ego tamen fratri quoque confido, si verum responsum dat et nihil celat.
I nevertheless trust my brother too, if he gives a true answer and hides nothing.
Quamquam mores hominum saepe diversi sunt, eadem tamen spes multos ad pacem ducit, quoniam quisque pacem et salutem quaerit.
Although people’s habits are often different, the same hope nevertheless leads many toward peace, since each person seeks peace and safety.
Soror timidior est quam frater, sed veritatem tamen dicit.
The sister is more timid than her brother, but she nevertheless tells the truth.
Puella tamen hoc ornamentum sumere vult, quia diem festum cras celebrabit.
The girl nevertheless wants to take this ornament, because she will celebrate a festival tomorrow.
Si mater margaritas et gemmas non emerit, artifex tamen fibulam nitidam ei servabit.
If mother does not buy the pearls and gems, the craftswoman will nevertheless keep the shining brooch for her.
Quamvis severitas iudicis multis dura videatur, honestas tamen eius omnibus clara est.
Although the judge’s strictness may seem harsh to many, her honesty is nevertheless clear to everyone.
Quamvis puellae laudem accipiant, modestiam tamen servant.
Although the girls receive praise, they nevertheless keep their modesty.
Quamvis dolor magnus sit, spes tamen manet.
Although the sorrow is great, hope nevertheless remains.
Cum matri non placeret illa opinio, filia tamen auctoritati magistri confidebat.
Since that opinion did not please the mother, the daughter nevertheless trusted the teacher’s authority.
Quamvis res publica magna sit, singuli tamen cives bonum commune iuvare possunt.
Although the state is great, individual citizens can nevertheless help the common good.
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