admittedly
/ədˈmɪtɪdli/adverb
उच्चारण अड्मिटिड्ली
माना कि, यह मानना पड़ेगा कि, स्वीकार करते हुए
Core word
- 1
used to say that you accept that something is true, often when it weakens your argument
माना कि, यह मानना पड़ेगा कि, स्वीकार करते हुए
- Admittedly, the work was difficult, but it was not impossible.
- The hotel was cheap, admittedly, but the rooms were dirty.
- Admittedly, I should have started earlier.
+ 2 more examples
- The plan is risky, admittedly, but it may work.
- Admittedly, the food was plain, but it was fresh.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Admittedly, + clause
At the start of a sentence, admittedly shows that you accept a point that may weaken your argument. A comma follows it.
वाक्य की शुरुआत में 'admittedly' दिखाता है कि आप ऐसा बिंदु स्वीकार करते हैं जो आपके तर्क को कमज़ोर कर सकता है। उसके बाद comma लगता है।
- Admittedly, the fee is high, but the teachers are excellent.
- Admittedly, I made some mistakes, but I learnt from them.
clause + admittedly + clause
Admittedly can also stand in the middle of a sentence, between commas, or before the part being granted.
'Admittedly' वाक्य के बीच में, commas के बीच, या स्वीकार किए जा रहे भाग से पहले भी आ सकता है।
- The film was, admittedly, a little long, but it kept us interested.
admittedly + but / yet / still
Admittedly is often followed by a contrast with but, yet or still, which gives the speaker's real opinion.
'Admittedly' के बाद प्रायः but, yet या still से विरोध आता है, जो वक्ता की असली राय बताता है।
- Admittedly, it is expensive; still, it will last for years.
admittedly vs admission
Admittedly is an adverb for a concession in argument. An admission is a noun for a statement of the truth. They share a root but are used differently.
'Admittedly' तर्क में रियायत के लिए adverb है। 'Admission' सच बताने वाले कथन के लिए noun है। दोनों की जड़ एक है पर प्रयोग अलग है।
- His admission was honest; admittedly, it came late.
+Collocations 4
sentence opener
Admittedly, itAdmittedly, theAdmittedly, IAdmittedly, thereAdmittedly, this
- Admittedly, the exam was hard, but I was prepared.
admittedly + adjective
admittedly difficultadmittedly smalladmittedly lateadmittedly slow
- It was an admittedly difficult decision to make.
admittedly + contrast
butyetstillhowevernevertheless
- Admittedly, the road is long; nevertheless, the view is worth it.
related adverbs
grantedto be fairof courseit is true that
- Granted, the course is costly, but it is useful.
“More examples 5
- Admittedly, Radhika started late, but she finished the syllabus on time.
माना कि राधिका ने देर से शुरुआत की, पर उसने पाठ्यक्रम समय पर पूरा कर लिया।
- The school is old and, admittedly, rather small, but its results are excellent.
स्कूल पुराना है और माना कि कुछ छोटा भी, पर उसके परिणाम उत्कृष्ट हैं।
- Admittedly, I have not read the whole book, but I know the story.
माना कि मैंने पूरी पुस्तक नहीं पढ़ी है, पर मुझे कहानी पता है।
- The scooter is admittedly old, yet it has never failed us.
स्कूटर माना कि पुराना है, फिर भी उसने हमें कभी धोखा नहीं दिया।
- Admittedly, we lost the match, but we played well.
माना कि हम मैच हार गए, पर हमने अच्छा खेला।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Admitted, the plan was risky, but it worked.
✓ Admittedly, the plan was risky, but it worked.
A sentence adverb is needed here, not the past participle admitted.
यहाँ sentence adverb चाहिए, past participle 'admitted' नहीं।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: admittedly usually comes at the beginning of a sentence and is followed by a contrast with but, as in 'Admittedly she is young, but she is very capable'.
Usage में admittedly प्रायः वाक्य के आरंभ में आता है और उसके बाद but के साथ विरोधी बात आती है, जैसे 'Admittedly she is young, but she is very capable'।