though

allerdings, dennoch

Fügt etwas hinzu, das im Gegensatz zum gerade Gesagten steht.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to add something that contrasts with what you have just said.

• It was expensive. I liked it, though.
• The walk was long but enjoyable, though.
• I cannot come tonight. Thanks for asking, though.

So benutzt man es: statement + though (The room is small. It is comfortable, though.)

Synonyme: however, nevertheless, still

Häufige Wendungen: nice though, expensive though, thanks though

wirklich, tatsächlich

Verstärkt eine Aussage oder Frage, oft um jemandem nachdrücklich zuzustimmen.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to make a statement or question stronger, often when agreeing with someone.

• Isn't it cold, though?
• Doesn't he sing well, though?
• Wasn't that a wonderful meal, though?

So benutzt man es: negative question + though (Isn't she talented, though?)

Synonyme: indeed, really

Häufige Wendungen: isn't it though, really though, doesn't he though

obwohl, obgleich

Leitet eine Tatsache ein, durch die die Hauptaussage überraschend oder unerwartet wirkt.

In einfachem Englisch: Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though it was cold, we went swimming.
• He smiled, though he was nervous.
• Though tired, she stayed to help us clean.

So benutzt man es: though + clause (Though it was raining, we went out.); though + adjective (Though tired, she finished the work.)

Synonyme: although, even though

Häufige Wendungen: though tired, even though, though someone is

obwohl

Nennt eine Tatsache, trotz der die Hauptaussage gilt und dadurch überraschend wirkt.

In einfachem Englisch: Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though she was tired, she kept walking.
• I enjoyed the film, though it was long.
• Though the door was open, no one came inside.

So benutzt man es: though + clause (Though he spoke loudly, nobody heard him.)

Synonyme: although, even though

Häufige Wendungen: though someone is, though tired, even though

allerdings, dennoch

Fügt eine Tatsache oder Meinung hinzu, die die vorherige Aussage einschränkt oder ihr entgegensteht.

In einfachem Englisch: Adds a fact or opinion that limits or contrasts with the previous statement.

• The soup was cold. It tasted good, though.
• I enjoyed the trip. The hotel was expensive, though.
• The shoes fit well. I dislike the colour, though.

So benutzt man es: statement + though (We lost. It was a good game, though.)

Synonyme: however, nevertheless

Häufige Wendungen: good though, nice though, expensive though