bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé

Although

Level 3

Bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé + clause supplies the concession; the main clause states what nevertheless holds.

How It Works

Follow bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé with a clause containing its own subject and predicate, and supply a main statement. The expanded form bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé also occurs. Contracted bó belongs to the introductory expression; it does not replace the subject of the content clause. The concession can precede or follow the main statement.

The clauses can concern different participants and times. An earlier purchase can accompany a present desire for another book. The expression receives no person or number endings. Compare the relationships: liking books can explain buying them, whereas already owning books can suggest that another purchase is unnecessary. “Although” acknowledges ownership while asserting a further purchase. Keep pé in the complete expression taught here; pé alone introduces content without conveying concession. The syntax course also combines expanded bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ wí pé with síbẹ̀, reinforcing the main assertion.

Examples (4)

  1. Bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé mo ti ra ìwé, mo fẹ́ ra ìwé mìíràn.

    Although I have bought a book, I want to buy another book.

    An earlier purchase does not prevent further desire.

  2. Bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé Adé kò fẹ́ jó, ó máa wá.

    Although Adé does not want to dance, he will come.

    Reluctance contrasts with future attendance; the English pronoun assumes a male referent.

  3. Bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé a ní bàtà, a máa ń ra bàtà.

    Although we have shoes, we regularly buy shoes.

    Possession does not prevent repeated purchases.

  4. Bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé Adé kò ní owó, síbẹ̀ ó fẹ́ ra ìwé.

    Although Adé has no money, he nevertheless wants to buy a book.

    Síbẹ̀ reinforces the desire despite the obstacle; ó itself does not mark gender.

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bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ péLevel 3Although

Learn This First

Introduce an acknowledged fact with “although.”