adverb
however, indeed
B1
allerdings is an adverb meaning 'however' or 'indeed' and can soften or emphasize agreement. It often appears mid‑sentence or at sentence start for contrast: 'Er kommt, allerdings spät.' No preposition, not reflexive. Can function as a modal particle equivalent to 'indeed' or 'that's right' in responses.
Examples
Das ist allerdings wahr.
That is indeed true.
Ich würde gerne kommen, allerdings habe ich heute keine Zeit.
I'd like to come; however, I don't have time today.
Die Reise war schön, allerdings regnete es jeden Tag, sodass die Pläne geändert wurden.
The trip was nice; however, it rained every day, so the plans were changed.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a small pause and a hand gesture that signals 'but' or 'indeed' before a sentence.
Sounds like 'all the dings' — imagine counters dinging when you correct a statement.
Notes
Very common discourse particle. Can mean 'however', 'indeed' or add emphasis depending on context.