Aber es funktioniert.
But it works.
Context: Charlotte acknowledges the effectiveness of her approach despite its manipulation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Aber
[AH-ber]
but
A conjunction used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Ich mag Filme, aber keine Horrorfilme.
I like movies, but not horror movies.
es
[es]
it
A pronoun used for a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
Es ist spät.
It is late.
funktioniert
[foonk-TSEE-o-neert]
works
A verb meaning to operate or perform as intended.
Das Radio funktioniert nicht.
The radio does not work.
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