obwohl

B1

although, though

English meaning
although, though
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obwohl in a sentence

Obwohl meine Kollegin krank ist, geht sie arbeiten.

Although my colleague is sick, she goes to work.

Where obwohl comes from

Zusammengezogen aus ob und wohl

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What does obwohl mean in English?

obwohl means "although, though". For example: "Obwohl meine Kollegin krank ist, geht sie arbeiten." — "Although my colleague is sick, she goes to work."

What level is obwohl in German?

obwohl is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the linking words & connectors vocabulary.

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