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though

though

Meaning of though

English

despite the fact that; although

though

Pronunciation

British English
/ðəʊ/
American English
/ðoʊ/

though with German translation

though usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I'm going for a walk, though it's raining.

Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He's tired, though he slept well.

Er ist müde, obwohl er gut geschlafen hat.

though synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between though, although, even though, while, whereas, but, and albeit

🇬🇧English

Same meaning, a bit more formal; never at the end of a sentence.

A1very often

ENAlthough it was late, we kept working.

E
🇬🇧English
even though

Stronger: stresses the surprising contrast.

A1very often

ENEven though it was late, we kept working.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Can mean although, but also 'at the same time as'.

A1very often

ENWhile I understand your point, I disagree.

🇬🇧English

Contrasts two facts rather than conceding.

A1often

ENShe likes tea, whereas he prefers coffee.

B
🇬🇧English
but

Joins contrasting ideas; not a concession word.

very often

ENI like tea, but my wife likes coffee.

A
🇬🇧English
albeit

Formal; used before an adjective or phrase, not a clause.

A1rare word

ENThe project was successful, albeit expensive.

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Questions about this word

though meaning: what does it mean?

despite the fact that; although

though pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

though is pronounced as /ðəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

though definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet. Translation: I'm going for a walk, though it's raining.

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