Meaning
Despite the rain; used to introduce a contrasting clause, e.g., 'Although it is raining, I go for a walk.'
Primary Function
Introducing a contrast or exception
Communicative Purpose
To indicate that an action or statement occurs or is true despite an opposing condition (rain)
Pattern
Obwohl es regnet,
Core Structure
Obwohl es regnet,
Função primária
Introducing a contrast or exception
Propósito comunicativo
To indicate that an action or statement occurs or is true despite an opposing condition (rain)
Situações de gatilho
Discussing weather-related plans, giving excuses for outdoor activities, explaining unexpected actions despite rain
Contextos
written and spoken German in formal and informal contexts
Padrão
Obwohl es regnet,
Estrutura central
Obwohl es regnet,
Slots de substituição
The subordinate clause after 'obwohl' can be replaced by any subordinate clause in present or past tense describing a condition
Colocados típicos
- bleibe
- gehe
- mache
- trotzdem
- dennoch
Substituições comuns
- Trotzdem
- obwohl es regnet
- Aber es regnet trotzdem
Erros comuns
Confusing 'obwohl' with 'weil' (causality) instead of contrast; incorrect verb tense; omitting the main clause
Similar / contraste
Weil es regnet (causal relationship); Dennoch, obwohl es regnet (contrastive)
Interferências
English speakers may incorrectly use 'but' instead of 'obwohl'; confusion with Spanish 'aunque' requiring subjunctive
Família do chunk
- Obwohl …
- trotzdem
- dennoch
- ungeachtet (des Regens)
Nuance
Expresses a contrast between conditions; usable in both formal and informal contexts, emphasizing determination despite adverse circumstances.
Efeito pragmático
Establishes a contrast between two clauses; emphasizes determination or unexpected action despite contrary conditions
Dica de memória
Despite rain
Nota
Nach 'obwohl' folgt stets ein Verb im Präsens oder Präteritum; das Verb im Hauptsatz steht im gleichen Tempus wie das Verb in der 'obwohl'-Klausel.
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