How do you use "although" in a sentence?

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. I enjoyed the book, although it was rather long. Although she's only twenty, she runs her own company.

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Q: What does "although" mean?

Despite the fact that; even though Although introduces a contrasting or unexpected fact. It's similar to 'though' but slightly more formal. Unlike 'but', it comes at the start of its clause. It can begin a sentence or appear mid-sentence. 'Although' is never followed by 'but' in the same sentence—choose one.

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Meaning: Despite the fact that; even though

虽然，尽管

aunque

〜だけれども、〜にもかかわらず

~에도 불구하고, ~이지만

Although introduces a contrasting or unexpected fact. It's similar to 'though' but slightly more formal. Unlike 'but', it comes at the start of its clause. It can begin a sentence or appear mid-sentence. 'Although' is never followed by 'but' in the same sentence—choose one.

「although」引入对比或意外的事实。它与「though」相似，但稍微正式一些。与「but」不同，它位于从句的开头。它可以开始一个句子或出现在句中。「although」在同一个句子中永远不会后跟「but」——选择其中一个。

«Although» introduce un hecho contrastante o inesperado. Es similar a «though» pero un poco más formal. A diferencia de «but», viene al principio de su cláusula. Puede comenzar una oración o aparecer a mitad de ella. «Although» nunca va seguido de «but» en la misma oración—elige uno.

「although」は対照的または予想外の事実を導入します。「though」に似ていますが、やや丁寧です。「but」とは異なり、節の最初に来ます。文の最初にも文中にも置けます。「although」と「but」は同じ文では使わない—どちらか一つを選びます。

although는 대조적이거나 예상치 못한 사실을 소개할 때 쓰입니다. 'though'와 비슷하지만 약간 더 격식체입니다. 'but'과 달리 절의 앞에 옵니다. 문장 앞이나 중간에 올 수 있습니다. 'although'와 'but'을 같은 문장에서 함께 사용하지 않습니다—둘 중 하나만 선택하세요.

Examples

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
虽然下着雨，我们还是决定去散步。
Aunque estaba lloviendo, decidimos salir a pasear.
雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、散歩に行くことにしました。
비가 오고 있었지만, 우리는 산책을 가기로 했습니다.
I enjoyed the book, although it was rather long.
我喜欢这本书，尽管它相当长。
Disfruté el libro, aunque era bastante largo.
その本はかなり長かったけれど、楽しめました。
그 책은 꽤 길었지만 재미있게 읽었습니다.
Although she's only twenty, she runs her own company.
虽然她只有二十岁，但她经营着自己的公司。
Aunque solo tiene veinte años, dirige su propia empresa.
彼女はまだ20歳なのに、自分の会社を経営しています。
그녀는 겨우 스무 살이지만 자기 회사를 경영하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle English, a compound of 'all' + 'though', where 'all' intensified the concessive meaning — literally 'even though entirely'. 'Though' itself comes from Old Norse 'þó'. The 'al-' prefix was added around the 14th century to strengthen the contrast.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal