Meaning
Concedes the previous point but introduces a contrasting or qualifying statement
Primary Function
concessive contrast opener
Communicative Purpose
acknowledges what was just said, then pivots to a different perspective
Pattern
Having said that
Core Structure
Having said that
Função primária
concessive contrast opener
Propósito comunicativo
acknowledges what was just said, then pivots to a different perspective
Situações de gatilho
discussions, balanced arguments, sensitive feedback
Contextos
meetings, essays, everyday talk
Padrão
Having said that
Estrutura central
Having said that
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- still
- nevertheless
- however
Substituições comuns
- That said
- That being said
- Even so
- Nevertheless
Erros comuns
using After saying that, forgetting comma, using without a previous statement to concede
Similar / contraste
That said, On the other hand
Interferências
Literal translation might produce 'Saying that'
Família do chunk
- concessive participle openers
Nuance
conversational and diplomatic, projects fairness and balanced thinking, reduces threat to face by showing consideration of multiple sides
Efeito pragmático
reduces threat to face, shows you are considering multiple perspectives
Dica de memória
I've said something, but now I'll say something else
Nota
This chunk signals concession and is used to transition between points in a discussion, acknowledging a previous statement before pivoting to a new or contrasting idea. It is commonly used in both written and spoken English to soften the introduction of a contrasting viewpoint, making it essential for polite and diplomatic communication.
Upgrade path
from but to However to Having said that
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