Connector
wenngleich
Pronunciation: /vɛnˈɡlaɪç/
albeit (despite its being; although)
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Meanings
Connector
- albeit (despite its being; although)
Example sentence
Wenngleich es sehr kalt war, gingen wir aus.
Even though it was very cold, we went out.
Usage
- wenngleich es schwierig ist — although it is difficult; verb last in the clause
- wenngleich / obwohl — both mean although; wenngleich is more formal
Der Weg ist schön, wenngleich er stellenweise sehr steil ist.
The path is beautiful, although it is very steep in places.