Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

obschon

Translation (Übersetzung) although, even though
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈɔpʃoːn]
C1
Conjunctions
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Formal
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction formal C1 literary
A formal, literary conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause. More formal than 'obwohl' and 'obgleich'. Typically used in written German, especially in academic, legal, or literary contexts. The clause introduced by 'obschon' is subordinate and requires verb-final word order.

obschon - German Conjunctions - obschon Meaning - obschon Translation - obschon Conjunctions Examples

obschon is a German Conjunctions

Learn obschon meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. obschon is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

obschon Examples (Beispiele) in English

obschon examples with English translations. See how to use obschon in sentences. obschon example sentences in English below.

Obwohl/Obgleich/Obschon es regnet, gehe ich spazieren.
Although it is raining, I am going for a walk.
Contrasting weather conditions with an action.
Er nahm die Stelle an, obschon das Gehalt niedrig war.
He accepted the job, although the salary was low.
Formal context, perhaps in a written report or letter.
Obschon die Beweise eindeutig sind, bleibt der Angeklagte bei seiner Aussage.
Although the evidence is clear, the defendant sticks to his statement.
Legal or formal narrative.

obschon — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for obschon — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Obwohl ich müde bin, ich gehe ins Kino.
    Obwohl ich müde bin, gehe ich ins Kino.
    In German, the main clause after a subordinate clause introduced by 'obschon' (or 'obwohl') must have the verb in second position, not the subject.
  • Ich gehe ins Kino, obschon ich bin müde.
    Ich gehe ins Kino, obschon ich müde bin.
    In subordinate clauses introduced by 'obschon', the conjugated verb must be placed at the end of the clause.
  • Obwohl es regnet, aber ich gehe spazieren.
    Obwohl es regnet, gehe ich spazieren.
    In German, 'aber' is not used after concessive conjunctions like 'obschon' or 'obwohl'. The conjunction alone expresses the contrast.

obschon Word Family - obschon Related Words - obschon Family Members

obschon Word Family (Wortfamilie)

obschon word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn obschon family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore obschon related words and expand your German vocabulary.

synonym (Synonym)
obwohl
Meaning: although
Example: Obwohl es spät ist, arbeite ich weiter.
Conjunction
obgleich
Meaning: although
Example: Obgleich er krank war, kam er zur Arbeit.
Conjunction
wenngleich
Meaning: although, even if
Example: Wenngleich es riskant ist, werde ich es versuchen.
Conjunction

obschon Usage - obschon Collocations - obschon Idioms - obschon Synonyms - obschon Antonyms

obschon Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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obschon Collocations (Kollokationen)

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obschon er
although he
Medium frequency
obschon sie
although she
Medium frequency
obschon es
although it
Medium frequency
obschon man
although one
Low frequency
obschon dies
although this
Low frequency
obschon viele
although many
Low frequency
obschon eigentlich
although actually
Low frequency
obschon bekannt
although known
Low frequency

obschon Idioms (Redewendungen)

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obschon dem so ist
although that is the case
A formal expression acknowledging a fact while introducing a contrasting point.
obschon es nicht so scheint
although it doesn't seem so
Used to contrast appearance with reality in a formal manner.

obschon Synonyms (Synonyme)

obschon synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for obschon and expand your German vocabulary. Learn obschon similar words and their usage.

obwohl
Meaning: although
High similarity
obgleich
Meaning: although
High similarity
wenngleich
Meaning: although, even if
High similarity
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
Medium similarity
zwar
Meaning: indeed
Low similarity

obschon Antonyms (Antonyme)

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weil
Meaning: because
da
Meaning: since, because
deshalb
Meaning: therefore

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obschon Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

obschon semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to obschon. Explore obschon related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn obschon contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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