tamen

nevertheless

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.
• Cum pluvia cadat, religio tamen multos ad templum ducit, ut vota solvant.: Although rain is falling, religious devotion nevertheless leads many to the temple, so that they may fulfill their vows.
• Cum omen non clarum esset, augur tamen dixit navem e portu exire posse.: Although the omen was not clear, the augur nevertheless said that the ship could leave the harbor.
• Quamvis puer timidus sit, tamen matri supplicat et dicit fas esse culpam aperte fateri.: Although the boy is timid, nevertheless he begs his mother and says that it is right to confess a fault openly.
• Cum auspicium triste videatur, tamen femina pia spem non amittit.: Although the auspice seems sad, the pious woman nevertheless does not lose hope.
• Quamvis dolor magnus sit, mens tamen fortis manet.: Although the pain is great, the spirit nevertheless remains strong.
• Discipula imperita verba pauca intellegit, sed audire tamen non desinit.: The inexperienced female student understands few words, but nevertheless does not stop listening.
• Puer, quamquam brassicam non amat, rapa tamen cum garo libenter edit.: The boy, although he does not like cabbage, nevertheless gladly eats turnips with garum.
• Cum imber cadat, tamen pater ait raedam paratam esse.: Although rain is falling, father nevertheless says that the carriage is ready.
• Cum via glacie tecta sit, tamen mula et alterum iumentum raedam lente trahunt.: Although the road is covered with ice, the mule and the other draft animal nevertheless pull the carriage slowly.
• Cum liberi lassi sint, tamen hilaritas matris eos laetiores facit.: Although the children are tired, mother’s cheerfulness nevertheless makes them happier.
• Cum gelu durum sit et pruina in via maneat, tamen parca mater tantum parvum ignem accendit.: Although the frost is hard and frost remains on the road, the thrifty mother nevertheless lights only a small fire.
• “Tam frigidus imber non saepe cadit,” inquit avia, “sed cum hiems aspera sit, tamen hilaritas bona nos iuvat.”: “So cold a rain does not fall often,” says grandmother, “but although winter is harsh, good cheer nevertheless helps us.”
• Socer dicit se oratorem non expectare, sed tantum propinquos; tamen omnes tacent, cum ille benigne loqui incipit.: The father-in-law says that he is not waiting for a speaker, but only for relatives; nevertheless everyone is silent when he begins to speak kindly.
• Cum epulae simplices sint, convivae tamen eas libenter laudant.: Although the dishes are simple, the guests nevertheless gladly praise them.

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