Though Meaning in English
word
/ˈðoʊ/
THOH
/ðˈəʊ/
THOH
Definition
Used to introduce a contrast between two ideas, similar to 'although' or 'however'. It can also appear at the end of a sentence to show contrast.
Usage & Nuances
'Though' is less formal than 'although', especially at the end of a sentence. Commonly used after statements as in 'nice weather, though!' Mostly written as 'although' at sentence beginnings, and 'though' at sentence ends or clauses.
Spanish: aunque - sin embargo (al final de la frase)Portuguese (BR): embora - porém (no final da frase)Portuguese (PT): embora - porém (no final da frase)Chinese (Simplified): 虽然 - 不过 (句尾)Chinese (Traditional): 雖然 - 不過 (句尾)Hindi: हालांकि - मगर (वाक्य के अंत में)Arabic: رغم أن - مع ذلك (في نهاية الجملة)Bengali: তবে - যদিওRussian: хотя - однакоJapanese: でも - けれども - けどVietnamese: mặc dù - nhưngKorean: 하지만 - 그래도Turkish: ama - gerçiUrdu: اگرچہ - مگرIndonesian: meskipun - walaupun - tapi
Example Sentences
Though it was raining, we went outside.
basic
I didn’t win. I had fun, though!
natural
She is tired, though.
basic
I like tea. I prefer coffee, though.
basic
The test was hard, though I studied a lot.
natural
It's expensive. I want it, though.
natural