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obwohl.

although, though, while

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

conj/ɔpˈvoːl/
  1. although, though, while

    Frau Anna, unsere Empfangsdame, flirtet mit Patienten, obwohl sie Mutter von drei Kindern ist.
Where this word comes from

Univerbation of ob + wohl, from the older use of ob as a conditional and concessive conjunction, reinforced with an adverb. Compare obgleich, obschon, obzwar and also gleichwohl.

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