obwohl
Translation
although, even though, though
Examples
Ich gehe spazieren, obwohl es regnet.
I am going for a walk although it is raining.
Obwohl er müde ist, arbeitet er weiter.
Although he is tired, he continues working.
Sie kam zur Party, obwohl sie krank war.
She came to the party even though she was sick.
Grammar Patterns
((subordinate clause)) although ... I am going although I am tired (Ich gehe, obwohl ich müde bin).
Similar Words
Synonyms: obgleich, obschon; Antonyms: weil (because)
Etymology
Compound of 'ob' (if/whether) + 'wohl' (well/indeed).
Memory Tips
Means 'although'. Remember it kicks the verb to the end.