wenngleich
Translation
although, even though, albeit
Examples
Er kam, wenngleich er müde war.
He came, although he was tired.
Es ist eine gute Idee, wenngleich schwer umzusetzen.
It is a good idea, albeit difficult to implement.
Grammar Patterns
..., wenngleich + subordinate clause (verb at end) although ... He likes the city, although it is loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obwohl, obgleich; Antonyms: weil (because)
Etymology
A combination of 'wenn' (if/when) and 'gleich' (same/equal). Literally 'if even' or 'when the same'.
Memory Tips
It's a more formal or literary version of 'obwohl'. Think of it as conceding a point: 'even if it's true that...'