SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

wenngleich/vɛnˈɡlaɪ̯ç/although; even though

wenngleich is a German subordinating conjunction that means although or even though. It is pronounced /vɛnˈɡlaɪ̯ç/.

Definitions

1.although; even though(concessive)

a.introducing a concession despite the following statement

Er ging spazieren, wenngleich es regnete.—He went for a walk, although it was raining.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wenngleich" mean in English?
"wenngleich" means although or even though. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "wenngleich"?
"wenngleich" is pronounced /vɛnˈɡlaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wenngleich"?
"wenngleich" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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