though
gb/ðˈoʊ/ us/ðˈoʊ/
A2
English
~ 1000
bár, azért, annak ellenére, hogy
A2
1
bár
B1
Usage pattern:
[statement] though [contrasting statement]
Though it was late, he kept working.
Bár késő volt, tovább dolgozott.
She smiled, though she was tired.
Mosolygott, bár fáradt volt.
I like the job, though it can be stressful.
Though they argued, they still respected each other.
Learner examples
Though it is cold, we go outside.
Bár hideg van, kimegyünk.
He is happy, though he is busy.
Boldog, bár elfoglalt.
I like the food, though it is expensive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'though' with 'because', leading to incorrect cause-and-effect sentences instead of contrast.
Meaning
introducing a contrast
Collocations
though it was raining
|though she tried
|though I knew
Synonyms
although (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
Antonyms
because (Introduces a reason rather than a contrast.)
Themes
conversation
|logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show that the second part of a sentence is different from or opposite to the first part.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something said previously.
B1
2
azért
B1
Usage pattern:
[statement], though.
It was a good party, though.
Azért jó buli volt.
I didn’t win—nice try, though.
Nem nyertem — azért szép próbálkozás volt.
The movie was long. Good story, though.
Learner examples
It is cold. Nice day, though.
Hideg van. Azért szép az idő.
I failed the test. I learned a lot, though.
Megbuktam a teszten. Azért sokat tanultam belőle.
The food is cheap. Tasty, though.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly place 'though' in the middle of the sentence when using it in this ending position.
Meaning
contrast at sentence end
Collocations
nice weather, though
|hard work, though
|good film, though
Synonyms
however (More formal and often used at the start of a sentence.)
Antonyms
therefore (Indicates a logical result rather than a contrast.)
Themes
conversation
|informal speech
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used at the end of a sentence to show something different or surprising compared to what was said before.
Used at the end of a sentence to add a contrasting or qualifying statement.
B1
3
bár
B1
Usage pattern:
though [subject] [verb]
Though he studied hard, he failed the exam.
Annak ellenére, hogy keményen tanult, megbukott a vizsgán.
Though we invited her, she didn’t come.
Annak ellenére, hogy meghívtuk, nem jött el.
They kept going, though they were tired.
Learner examples
Though it rained, we played football.
Annak ellenére, hogy esett az eső, fociztunk.
Though I am tired, I will help you.
Annak ellenére, hogy fáradt vagyok, segítek neked.
We went out, though it was dark.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit the subject after 'though', which can make the sentence incorrect.
Meaning
despite the fact that
Collocations
though it seems
|though we know
|though they said
Synonyms
even though (Stronger emphasis than 'though'.)
Antonyms
if (Introduces a condition rather than a concession.)
Themes
logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something happens even if another thing could stop it.
Used to mean 'despite the fact that' when introducing a clause.
Grammar
Dictionary form
though
IPA
GB/ðˈoʊ/
US/ðˈoʊ/
Syllables & stress
though (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (though)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: though
- Plural: thoughs
Word family
Forms
thoughs
noun
Core family
although
conjunction B1
Expressions
as though
1/ˈæz ðˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
in a way that suggests
Used to say something looks or feels like another thing, even if it is not true.
Examples
- She acted as though she owned the place.
- He looks as though he hasn’t slept in days.
even though
1/ˈivən ðˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
despite the fact that (strong)
Used to show that something happens or is true even if another thing could stop it; stronger than 'though'.
Examples
- Even though it was raining, we went hiking.
- She passed the test even though she didn’t study much.