Neues Konzept
The connective tissue of a debate
An opinion becomes an argument once you link your points. These connettivi do the linking:
| Connettivo | Meaning | Job |
|---|---|---|
| infatti | indeed, that's right | confirms |
| anzi | on the contrary, in fact… even | corrects and goes further |
| invece | instead, whereas | contrasts |
| però / ma / tuttavia | but / however | objects |
| d'altra parte | on the other hand | weighs up |
| quindi / perciò | so, therefore | concludes |
| inoltre | moreover, what's more | adds |
| comunque | anyway, however | moves on |
| insomma | in short, all in all | sums up |
| cioè | that is, I mean | explains |
- «Fa freddo.» «Infatti, ho messo il cappotto.» — “It's cold.” “Exactly, I've put my coat on.”
- Il film non è brutto, anzi, è bellissimo. — The film isn't bad — quite the opposite, it's wonderful.