Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

obwohl

Translation (Übersetzung) although, even though
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɔpˈvoːl/
B1
Subordinating Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction contrast intermediate subordinating concession B1 sentence-structure
Obwohl introduces a subordinate clause that expresses a concession or contrast. It is always followed by the conjugated verb at the end of the clause. It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle. In spoken German, it is sometimes shortened to 'obschon' or 'obgleich', but 'obwohl' is the most common. It is a key word for expressing complex thoughts and is essential for achieving fluency.

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obwohl is a German Subordinating Conjunction

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obwohl Word Family (Wortfamilie)

obwohl word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn obwohl family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore obwohl related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Synonym (Synonym)
obgleich
Meaning: although
Tense: N/A
Example: Obgleich es regnet, gehen wir raus.
Subordinating conjunction
obschon
Meaning: although
Tense: N/A
Example: Obschon er müde war, arbeitete er weiter.
Subordinating conjunction
Related Adverb (Verwandtes Adverb)
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
Tense: N/A
Example: Es regnet, trotzdem gehen wir raus.
Adverb

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obwohl Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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obwohl Collocations (Kollokationen)

obwohl collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn obwohl word combinations and how to use obwohl with other words naturally.

obwohl er/sie/es
although he/she/it
High frequency
obwohl ich/du/wir
although I/you/we
High frequency
obwohl eigentlich
although actually
Medium frequency
obwohl normalerweise
although normally
Medium frequency
obwohl trotzdem
although nevertheless
Low frequency
obwohl es regnet
although it is raining
Medium frequency
obwohl es spät ist
although it is late
Medium frequency
obwohl es schwer ist
although it is difficult
Medium frequency
obwohl es kalt ist
although it is cold
Medium frequency
obwohl es teuer ist
although it is expensive
Medium frequency

obwohl Idioms (Redewendungen)

obwohl idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing obwohl with meanings and explanations. Master obwohl expressions used in everyday German.

Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Although it is raining, we are going for a walk.
A common example showing contrast between weather and action.
Obwohl er müde war, arbeitete er weiter.
Although he was tired, he continued working.
Shows perseverance despite a personal condition.
Obwohl sie wenig Zeit hatte, half sie mir.
Although she had little time, she helped me.
Highlights a kind action despite constraints.
Obwohl es verboten ist, tun es viele.
Although it is forbidden, many people do it.
Illustrates a common social behavior against rules.
Obwohl ich ihn kenne, grüße ich ihn nicht.
Although I know him, I don't greet him.
Shows a personal choice despite familiarity.

obwohl Synonyms (Synonyme)

obwohl synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for obwohl and expand your German vocabulary. Learn obwohl similar words and their usage.

obgleich
Meaning: although
High similarity
obschon
Meaning: although
High similarity
wenngleich
Meaning: although, even if
High similarity
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless, however
Medium similarity
allerdings
Meaning: however, though
Medium similarity
jedoch
Meaning: however, yet
Medium similarity
dennoch
Meaning: nevertheless, still
Medium similarity
zwar
Meaning: indeed, it is true that
Low similarity

obwohl Antonyms (Antonyme)

obwohl antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to obwohl. Discover obwohl opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

weil
Meaning: because
da
Meaning: since, because
denn
Meaning: for, because
deshalb
Meaning: therefore
also
Meaning: so, thus

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obwohl Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

obwohl semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to obwohl. Explore obwohl related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn obwohl contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

obgleich obschon trotzdem wenngleich allerdings jedoch dennoch weil da aber

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