I am however vs However I am

Both "I am however" and "However, I am" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am however" is used to emphasize the speaker's current state or action, while "However, I am" is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction to a previous statement.

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I am however

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the speaker's current state or action.

This phrase is used to emphasize a particular point or fact about the speaker. It is often used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was previously said.

Examples:

I am, however, determined to finish this project on time.
I am, however, not feeling well today.
I am, however, grateful for your help.
I am, however, unable to attend the meeting.
I am, however, looking forward to the weekend.

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I am however in agreement, and I think it is a good idea, with the common management of borders.
I am however much more sceptical when it comes to asking the Commission for clarification on applying rules regulating competition and the internal market to public services.
I am however in favour of an open process.
Having been directly involved in the negotiations in Geneva at the WTO with responsibility for the agricultural sector, I am however happy to be here with you tonight.
I am however, rather surprised.
I am however convinced that both EFSA and the Commission need to take their responsibilities seriously.
I am however delighted to learn that the Commissioner is prepared to invest public funds and Union funds to help these developing countries.
I am however in favour of giving the Commission and Council an orientation decision today by means of our vote, as to the direction they should move in.
I am however concerned that the Commission might be repeating the mistakes already clearly identified in the BSE report.
I am however what I have always been and that is superior.
I am however confident that over the next few years we shall achieve the European national market with common external borders and open internal borders and a common currency.
I am however pleased that in respect of several key issues we have managed to find solutions which ideally meet consumers' needs, while at the same time making allowances for the realities of doing business.
I am however encouraged by the fact that, as Mr Colajanni himself has said, virtually all the amendments tabled today by the various groups are designed to moderate the tone of the report.
I am however delighted by the release of human rights activist Saad Eddin Ibrahim, but wish to add immediately that things cannot stop at this individual case.
I am however keen to stress that the absence of a binding dispute settlement mechanism is certainly not to our advantage.
I am however afraid that the usual double standards may make these measures meaningless, for how credible are policies which would restrict the fight for human dignity to some parties and leave out others?

Alternatives:

Nevertheless, I am
Nonetheless, I am
Still, I am
Yet, I am
In spite of that, I am

However I am

This phrase is correct and is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction to a previous statement.

This phrase is typically used to introduce a contrasting statement or to emphasize a different perspective or condition.