although
gb/ɔlðˈoʊ/ us/ɔlðˈoʊ/
B1
Englisch
~ 300
bár
B1
1
bár
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
Although [clause], [main clause]
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Bár esett az eső, elmentünk sétálni.
He kept working, although he was very tired.
Tovább dolgozott, bár nagyon fáradt volt.
Although I like the idea, I don't think it's practical.
Although they had little money, they were happy.
She smiled, although she felt nervous.
Beispiele für Lernende
Although it is cold, we go outside.
Bár hideg van, kimegyünk.
I like pizza, although I eat it rarely.
Szeretem a pizzát, bár ritkán eszem.
Although he is busy, he helps me.
She came, although she was sick.
Although they are young, they are smart.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'although' with 'however'. 'Although' is used within a sentence, while 'however' often starts a new sentence or clause.
Bedeutung
Introduces a contrasting idea
Wortverbindungen
although it was raining
|although she tried
|although they knew
|although I understand
|although this may be true
Synonyme
though (Slightly more informal; often used in speech.)
Antonyme
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Themen
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show a difference between two ideas in the same sentence.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something said previously.
Grammatik
Grundform
although
IPA
GB/ɔlðˈoʊ/
US/ɔlðˈoʊ/
Silben & Betonung
al - though (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (though)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: although
- Plural: althoughs
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
although more
1/ɔlðˈoʊ mˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Contrasts with something greater
Used to show contrast when comparing two things, where one has more of something.
Beispiele
- She is friendly, although more reserved than her sister.
- The project was challenging, although more enjoyable than expected.
although not
1/ɔlðˈoʊ nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
Partially contradicts a statement
Used to say something is true, but not completely or not in every way.
Beispiele
- The movie was good, although not as good as the book.
- He passed the test, although not with a high score.