Obwohl - translation, pronunciation and examples
though
despite the fact that; although
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though — despite the fact that; although
However; introduces contrast and sounds a bit more formal than simple "aber".
Nevertheless; emphasizes that something happened despite an obstacle or expectation.
Nonetheless; similar to "trotzdem", but often sounds a bit more formal and text-like.
Although; a literary/formal conjunction, more formal than the usual "obwohl".
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though — despite the fact that; although
Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet.
Я иду гулять, хотя идёт дождь.
However; introduces contrast and sounds a bit more formal than simple "aber".
Ich wollte kommen, jedoch hatte ich keine Zeit.
Я хотел прийти, однако у меня не было времени.
Nevertheless; emphasizes that something happened despite an obstacle or expectation.
Es regnete, trotzdem gingen wir spazieren.
Шел дождь, тем не менее мы пошли гулять.
Nonetheless; similar to "trotzdem", but often sounds a bit more formal and text-like.
Er war krank, dennoch kam er zur Arbeit.
Он был болен, тем не менее пришёл на работу.
Although; a literary/formal conjunction, more formal than the usual "obwohl".
Obgleich es spät war, arbeiteten sie weiter.
Хотя было поздно, они продолжали работать.
Although; close to "obgleich", often used in more literary or formal speech.
Wenngleich er müde war, hörte er aufmerksam zu.
Хотя он был усталым, он внимательно слушал.
Indeed/while; often used together with "aber" and usually starts a concessive construction.
Er ist zwar müde, aber er arbeitet weiter.
Он хотя и устал, но продолжает работать.
At least; expresses mild consolation, a limited positive result, or a justification.
Es war kalt, aber immerhin schien die Sonne.
Было холодно, но по крайней мере светило солнце.
But; the simplest and most frequent contrast conjunction, less formal than "jedoch" or "dennoch".
Ich bin müde, aber ich gehe trotzdem mit.
Я устал, но всё равно пойду с вами.
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obwohl translation: though. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce obwohl
/ˈoːbvoːl/
obwohl translation
though
obwohl examples
Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet.
obwohl transcription
/ˈoːbvoːl/
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obwohl meaning: what does it mean?
trotz der Tatsache, dass; obwohl
obwohl pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
obwohl is pronounced as /ˈoːbvoːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
obwohl definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet. Translation: Я иду гулять, хотя идёт дождь.
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