Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

wenngleich

Translation (Übersetzung) although, even though
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈvɛnɡlaɪ̯ç]
C1
Conjunctions
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Formal
Tags (Tags)
conjunction formal written_german concessive advanced grammar
A formal conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, similar to 'obwohl' but more literary. It's often used in written German, academic texts, and formal speech. The clause introduced by 'wenngleich' typically expresses a fact that contrasts with the main clause.

wenngleich - German Conjunctions - wenngleich Meaning - wenngleich Translation - wenngleich Conjunctions Examples

wenngleich is a German Conjunctions

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

wenngleich Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Wenngleich es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Although it is raining, we are going for a walk.
Formal contrast in plans.
Er nahm die Stelle an, wenngleich das Gehalt niedrig war.
He accepted the job, even though the salary was low.
Concessive decision.
Wenngleich die Beweise schwach sind, bleibt er verdächtig.
Although the evidence is weak, he remains a suspect.
Legal or formal reasoning.

wenngleich Word Family - wenngleich Related Words - wenngleich Family Members

wenngleich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
wenn
Meaning: if
Example: Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.
Conjunction
gleich
Meaning: equal, same
Example: Die beiden sind gleich groß.
Conjunction

wenngleich Usage - wenngleich Collocations - wenngleich Idioms - wenngleich Synonyms - wenngleich Antonyms

wenngleich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use wenngleich in context. Discover wenngleich collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master wenngleich usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

wenngleich Collocations (Kollokationen)

wenngleich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn wenngleich word combinations and how to use wenngleich with other words naturally.

wenngleich auch
although also
Medium frequency
wenngleich nicht
although not
High frequency
wenngleich selten
although rarely
Medium frequency
wenngleich möglich
although possible
Medium frequency
wenngleich schwierig
although difficult
Medium frequency
wenngleich teuer
although expensive
Low frequency
wenngleich notwendig
although necessary
Medium frequency

wenngleich Idioms (Redewendungen)

wenngleich idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing wenngleich with meanings and explanations. Master wenngleich expressions used in everyday German.

Wenngleich auch nur im Traum
Even if only in a dream
Expressing something that is unlikely or impossible in reality.
Wenngleich mit Vorbehalt
Although with reservation
Indicating agreement or acceptance with some conditions or doubts.
Wenngleich widerwillig
Although reluctantly
Doing something despite not wanting to.

wenngleich Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

obwohl
Meaning: although
High similarity
obgleich
Meaning: although
High similarity
obschon
Meaning: although
High similarity
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
Medium similarity
zwar
Meaning: indeed
Low similarity
auch wenn
Meaning: even if
Medium similarity
selbst wenn
Meaning: even if
Medium similarity

wenngleich Antonyms (Antonyme)

wenngleich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to wenngleich. Discover wenngleich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

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

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wenngleich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

obwohl obgleich trotz zwar Konzessivsatz

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