Kötőszavak - Ellentét és árnyalás (Concession & Contrast)

Albeit (bár, ámbár - kötőszóként/határozóként)

The initiative was successful, albeit expensive

Notwithstanding (vmi ellenére - elöljáróként a főnév előtt vagy után)

Notwithstanding the initial drawbacks, the policy yielded positive long-term results

While / Whereas (összehasonlításra, mondat közben)

Some argue that universities should focus on practical skills, whereas others advocate for pure theory

By contrast / Conversely (ezzel szemben - mondatkezdésre)

Northern cities saw economic growth. Conversely, the southern regions stagnated

On the flip side (A dolog másik oldala / Ezzel szemben)

Remote work offers unmatched flexibility; on the flip side, it can lead to professional isolation

Be that as it may (Mindent összevetve / Akárhogy is van)

Critics argue that space exploration is a waste of money. Be that as it may, the technological breakthroughs it yields are undeniable

Much as [subject + verb] (Bármennyire is…)

Much as governments try to regulate social media, complete control remains virtually impossible

Paradoxically (Paradox módon)

Paradoxically, increasing the number of highway lanes often worsens traffic congestion due to induced demand

In stark contrast to… (Szöges ellentétben vmivel)

The new policy benefited large corporations, in stark contrast to its devastating impact on small businesses

Granted, … (Ugyan / Tény, hogy… - engedmény tételére az érvelésben)

Granted, renewable energy requires high initial investment, but its long-term environmental benefits are unparalleled.