obwohl
although
Meaning of obwohl
trotz der Tatsache, dass; leitet einen Gegensatz ein
despite the fact that
Pronunciation
obwohl with English translation
obwohl usage examples
Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Although it is raining, we are going for a walk.
Sie kam, obwohl sie müde war.
She came, although she was tired.
obwohl synonyms
What's the difference between obwohl, obgleich, wenngleich, trotzdem, ungeachtet, dennoch, and aber
A formal, literary equivalent of "although".
Literary "although, even if"; softer and more elegant than plain obwohl.
More like "nevertheless"; it links clauses as an adverb rather than introducing a subordinate clause.
A very formal "despite / regardless of," common in written or official language.
"Nevertheless / still"; it expresses contrast and is usually used as an adverb.
A neutral, slightly more formal "however," often more written than "aber."
Advanced: broader words
A very common "but"; unlike "although," it usually joins clauses directly.
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Questions about this word
What does obwohl mean?
despite the fact that
How do you pronounce obwohl?
obwohl is pronounced [ˈoːbvoːl].
How is obwohl used in a sentence?
Although it is raining, we are going for a walk. Translation: Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
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