Хотя - translation, pronunciation and examples
although
despite the fact that
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The main neutral concessive conjunction: “despite the fact that.”
Close in meaning, but usually a preposition plus a noun/pronoun, not a conjunction.
More often used for a correction, addition, or a shift in thought: “however,” “anyway.”
Often means “however” or “but”; it highlights contrast more than simple concession.
Emphasizes that something happened contrary to expectation: “nevertheless.”
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The main neutral concessive conjunction: “despite the fact that.”
Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
Хотя было холодно, мы пошли гулять.
Close in meaning, but usually a preposition plus a noun/pronoun, not a conjunction.
Despite the rain, we went outside.
Несмотря на дождь, мы вышли на улицу.
More often used for a correction, addition, or a shift in thought: “however,” “anyway.”
I’m not sure, however, that it matters.
Я, впрочем, не уверен, что это важно.
Often means “however” or “but”; it highlights contrast more than simple concession.
He was tired, however he continued working.
Он устал, однако продолжил работать.
Emphasizes that something happened contrary to expectation: “nevertheless.”
It was late; nevertheless, we continued talking.
Было поздно, тем не менее мы продолжили разговор.
Connects two facts and shows simultaneity or an additional circumstance, not a pure concession.
He learns quickly and at the same time makes no mistakes.
Он быстро учится и при этом не делает ошибок.
A softer, more conversational concessive meaning: “still,” “all the same.”
It was difficult, but we still managed.
Было трудно, но мы всё же справились.
Not equal to “although”: it usually means “at least” and expresses a minimum, not concession.
Let him at least call.
Пусть он хотя бы позвонит.
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хотя translation: although. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce хотя
[xɐˈtʲa]
хотя translation
although
хотя examples
Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
хотя transcription
[xɐˈtʲa]
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хотя meaning: what does it mean?
несмотря на то, что; вводит противопоставление
хотя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
хотя is pronounced as [xɐˈtʲa]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
хотя definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren. Translation: Хотя идет дождь, мы идем гулять.
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