although
gb/ɔlðˈoʊ/ us/ɔlðˈoʊ/
B1
Engleză
~ 300
bár
B1
1
bár
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'although' with 'however'. 'Although' is used within a sentence, while 'however' often starts a new sentence or clause.
Sens
Introduces a contrasting idea
Colocații
although it was raining
|although she tried
|although they knew
|although I understand
|although this may be true
Sinonime
though (Slightly more informal; often used in speech.)
Antonime
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Teme
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
although
IPA
GB/ɔlðˈoʊ/
US/ɔlðˈoʊ/
Silabe și accent
al - though (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (though)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: although
- Plural: althoughs
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The movie was good, although not as good as the book.
- He passed the test, although not with a high score.