تاہم

Adding a Qualified Contrast

Level 6

This point holds → however, consider this limitation.

How It Works

Writers use تاہم to turn from one point to a contrasting consideration. It can introduce a disadvantage, an exception or an unexpected positive result.

The connector does not decide which claim is more important; the surrounding argument does. Read both clauses before deciding whether the writer supports, limits or rejects a proposal.

لیکن is a common alternative in less formal wording. لہٰذا has a different function: it presents a conclusion as following from the preceding point.

Examples (4)

  1. منصوبہ قابلِ عمل ہے؛ تاہم لاگت کا اندازہ ابھی باقی ہے۔

    The plan is feasible; however, the cost still needs to be estimated.

    The reservation does not deny that the plan is feasible.

  2. رپورٹ مختصر ہے؛ تاہم اہم سوالات واضح ہیں۔

    The report is brief; however, the main questions are clear.

    The contrast can introduce a positive point.

  3. اکثر شرکا متفق تھے؛ تاہم دو افراد نے اعتراض کیا۔

    Most participants agreed; however, two people objected.

    The second clause specifies a limited exception.

  4. ہم تعاون جاری رکھیں گے؛ تاہم طریقۂ کار بدلنا ہوگا۔

    We will continue cooperating; however, the procedure will have to change.

    The contrast places a qualification on the planned cooperation.

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تاہمLevel 6Adding a Qualified Contrast

Learn This First

Recognize a contrast that can qualify rather than erase the previous claim.

Words in This Pattern

تاہم