conjunction
obgleich
although
Dieses Wort benutzt man, um auszudrücken, dass etwas passiert, obwohl es einen Grund gibt, warum es vielleicht nicht passieren sollte.
The German word "obgleich" is a subordinating conjunction meaning "although" or "even though".
- It is composed of:
- ob (if, whether)
- gleich (equal, though/hard though in this context)
Similar words:
- obwohl (although)
- wenngleich (albeit)
- zwar...aber (indeed...but)
Difference:
- "obgleich" and "obwohl" are largely interchangeable, with "obwohl" being more common in everyday language.
- "Wenngleich" is more formal or literary.
- "Zwar...aber" sets up a contrast that is often stronger and more explicit than "obgleich".
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Examples
Obgleich es regnet, gehe ich spazieren.conjunction
Although it is raining, I am going for a walk.
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