obschon
although
The German word "obschon" is a subordinating conjunction meaning "although" or "even though".
It is not directly composed of smaller words but is related to other concessive conjunctions like "obwohl" and "wenngleich", which have a similar function.
Similar words:
- obwohl (although)
- wenngleich (even though)
- obzwar (though)
Differences:
"Obschon" and "obwohl" are mostly interchangeable in meaning and usage, both introducing concessive clauses. "Wenngleich" and "obzwar" are a bit more formal or literary. "Obschon" may sound slightly more archaic or stylistic compared to "obwohl," which is more common in everyday speech.
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Examples
Er geht spazieren, obschon es regnet.conjunction
He goes for a walk, although it is raining.
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