English–German
“although” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔpˈglaɪ̯ç/
Example
Obgleich er müde war, arbeitete er weiter.
Although he was tired, he continued working.
How to say “although” in German
“Although” in German is obgleich.
A formal concession marker that places an opposing fact beside the main statement without canceling it.
Example sentences with obgleich
Er sprach ruhig, obgleich die Lage angespannt war.
He spoke calmly, although the situation was tense.
Tips for using obgleich
- Obgleich is more common in formal writing, while obwohl is generally the more natural choice in everyday speech.
Other German words for “although”
Ich helfe dir, wenngleich ich wenig Zeit habe.
I'm helping you, although I don't have much time.