तथापि
Nevertheless in Formal Writing
तथापि means nevertheless: it points out that something is still true after the earlier fact.
How It Works
तथापि is a formal word for nevertheless and in spite of that. It stands at the start of the clause that goes against what was just said.
| Register | Word |
|---|---|
| Speech | तैपनि |
| Writing | तथापि |
The first part gives an effort, a promise or a change: धेरै प्रयास भएका छन्. The second part, after तथापि, says the result did not follow: नतिजा आएको छैन.
Unlike यद्यपि ... तापनि, तथापि works alone. It does not need a partner in the first clause. You can also start a new sentence with it.
It does not mean therefore, even though it looks like अतः. अतः moves forward to a result, while तथापि pushes back against the earlier idea.
Examples (5)
- तथापि समस्या कायमै छ।
Nevertheless, the problem remains.
तथापि opens a sentence that pushes back.
- धेरै प्रयास भएका छन्, तथापि नतिजा आएको छैन।
Many efforts have been made, nevertheless no result has come.
तथापि follows a fact about effort.
- सरकारले सहयोग घोषणा गरेको छ, तथापि पीडितहरू अझै सहायता पर्खिरहेका छन्।
The government has announced help; nevertheless the victims are still waiting for aid.
The second clause shows the unfinished situation.
- उपचार सुरु भयो, तथापि बिरामीको अवस्था गम्भीर छ।
Treatment has started; nevertheless the patient's condition is serious.
तथापि admits the first fact and keeps the worry.
- सडक बनेको छ, तथापि वर्षामा यात्रा गाह्रो हुन्छ।
The road has been built; nevertheless travel is hard in the rainy season.
तथापि follows a real improvement.
Common Mistakes
Learners use तथापि to mean therefore.
वर्षा धेरै भयो, तथापि बाटो बन्द भयो।वर्षा धेरै भयो, अतः बाटो बन्द भयो।तथापि goes against the earlier fact. For a result, use अतः.
How It Connects
Learn This First
तथापि means nevertheless.
Related Patterns
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