although
gb/ɔlðˈoʊ/ us/ɔlðˈoʊ/
B1
Engelska
~ 300
bár
B1
1
bár
B1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'although' with 'however'. 'Although' is used within a sentence, while 'however' often starts a new sentence or clause.
Betydelse
Introduces a contrasting idea
Ordkombinationer
although it was raining
|although she tried
|although they knew
|although I understand
|although this may be true
Synonymer
though (Slightly more informal; often used in speech.)
Antonymer
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Teman
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/
Stavelser och betoning
al - though (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (though)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: although
- Plural: althoughs
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- The movie was good, although not as good as the book.
- He passed the test, although not with a high score.