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Although is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a clause that shows contrast or concession. It means that something is true or happens even though there is an opposing fact or situation. It connects two ideas that seem surprising or unexpected when considered together.

ruAlthough — подчинительный союз, который вводит придаточное предложение противопоставления или уступки. Означает, что что-то является верным или происходит, несмотря на противоположный факт или ситуацию. Соединяет две идеи, которые кажутся удивительными или неожиданными при совместном рассмотрении.esAunque — conjunción subordinante que introduce una cláusula de contraste o concesión. Indica que algo es cierto o sucede a pesar de un hecho o situación opuesta. Une dos ideas que parecen sorprendentes o inesperadas al considerarlas juntas.frAlthough est une conjonction de subordination qui introduit une proposition marquant l'opposition ou la concession. Elle signifie que quelque chose est vrai ou se produit malgré un fait ou une situation contraire, reliant deux idées qui semblent surprenantes ou inattendues lorsqu'on les considère ensemble.de„Obwohl“ ist eine unterordnende Konjunktion, die einen Nebensatz des Gegensatzes oder der Einräumung einleitet. Sie bedeutet, dass etwas zutrifft oder geschieht, obwohl ein gegenteiliger Umstand besteht, und verbindet zwei Ideen, die zusammen überraschend oder unerwartet erscheinen.ptConjunção subordinativa que introduz uma oração de contraste ou concessão. Indica que algo é verdadeiro ou acontece apesar de um fato ou situação contrária, ligando duas ideias que parecem surpreendentes ou inesperadas quando consideradas juntas.zhAlthough 是表示让步或转折的连词，用来引导一个让步从句，说明尽管某个事实或情况存在，后面的主句结果仍然成立或发生。它连接两个看似矛盾或出人意料的观点。arأداة ربط تُدخل جملة تفيد المخالفة أو الامتناع، أي أن شيئًا صحيح أو يحدث رغم وجود ما يخالفه. تربط فكرتين تبدوان متعارضتين أو غير متوقعتين عند جمعهما.

1. Contrast or Concession B1 formal

   Used to introduce a clause that expresses a fact or situation which contrasts with the main clause. It shows that the main statement is true even though there is an opposing idea. The although-clause can come at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

   • Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
   • Although she was tired, she finished all her homework.
   • He passed the exam although he hadn't studied much.
   • Although the car is old, it still runs perfectly.
   • Although the film received bad reviews, many people enjoyed it.

   ruПротивопоставление или уступкаesContraste o concesiónfrConcession ou oppositiondeGegensatz oder EinräumungptContraste ou concessãozh让步与转折arالتضاد أو الاستدراك

2. Unexpected Result B1 formal

   Used when the result in the main clause is surprising given the information in the although-clause. It highlights the contrast between expectation and reality.

   • Although he is very rich, he lives in a small house.
   • Although the team trained hard, they lost the match.
   • Although the price was high, she decided to buy it.
   • Although it was her first time, she performed very well.
   • Although the instructions were clear, he still made a mistake.

   ruНеожиданный результатesResultado inesperadofrRésultat inattendudeUnerwartetes ErgebnisptResultado inesperadozh出乎意料的结果arنتيجة غير متوقعة

3. Formal and Written Style B2 formal

   Although is more common in formal and written English than in casual speech. It can be used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis or in longer, more complex sentences to show concession.

   • Although the company faced many difficulties, it continued to grow.
   • Although there is strong evidence, some people still doubt the theory.
   • Although I understand your point, I cannot agree with it.
   • Although the law was passed last year, it has not yet been fully implemented.
   • Although she had little experience, she was offered the position.

   ruФормальный и письменный стильesAunque (estilo formal y escrito)frConcession dans un registre formeldeFormeller und schriftlicher StilptEstilo formal e escritozh正式和书面语风格arالأسلوب الرسمي والكتابي