The Six Major Pairs
| German | English | Type |
|---|---|---|
| sowohl ... als auch | both ... and | additive |
| nicht nur ... sondern auch | not only ... but also | additive |
| entweder ... oder | either ... or | alternative |
| weder ... noch | neither ... nor | negative |
| zwar ... aber | indeed ... but | concessive |
| je ... desto/umso | the ... the (comparative) | proportional |