although
gb/ɔlðˈoʊ/ us/ɔlðˈoʊ/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 300
bár
B1
1
bár
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'although' with 'however'. 'Although' is used within a sentence, while 'however' often starts a new sentence or clause.
Σημασία
Introduces a contrasting idea
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
although it was raining
|although she tried
|although they knew
|although I understand
|although this may be true
Συνώνυμα
though (Slightly more informal; often used in speech.)
Αντώνυμα
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Θέματα
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
although
IPA
GB/ɔlðˈoʊ/
US/ɔlðˈoʊ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
al - though (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (though)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: although
- Plural: althoughs
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The movie was good, although not as good as the book.
- He passed the test, although not with a high score.