παρόλο που

Despite the Fact That

Level 4Sounds Like parólo pou

Παρόλο που introduces a conceded fact or situation.

How It Works

Παρόλο που introduces a conceded fact or situation.

It links a full finite clause to a contrasting result. Παρά with a noun phrase and παρόλο που with a clause differ in structure even when English translates both with despite.

GreekMeaning
Παρόλο που έβρεχε, βγήκαμε.Although it was raining, we went out.
Ήρθε παρόλο που δούλευε.He or she came despite being at work.
Παρόλο που είναι ακριβό, το θέλω.Although it is expensive, I want it.

Examples (3)

  1. Παρόλο που έβρεχε, βγήκαμε.

    Although it was raining, we went out.

  2. Ήρθε παρόλο που δούλευε.

    He or she came despite being at work.

  3. Παρόλο που είναι ακριβό, το θέλω.

    Although it is expensive, I want it.

How It Connects

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παρόλο πουLevel 4Despite the Fact That

Learn This First

Recognize a contrast before expressing a fact that holds despite an apparent obstacle.

Words in This Pattern

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