although

S1 W2

in Vietnamese Dù, mặc dù, bất kể

BrE /ɔːlˈθəʊ/ AmE /ɔːlˈθoʊ/

conjunction en → vi

1 CONTRAST [conjunction + clause] A2

Dù, mặc dù, bất kể

used to introduce a statement that shows contrast or opposition to what has just been said

  • although + clause

Collocations although it is raining · although she was tired

  • Although it was cold, they went swimming.

    Dù trời lạnh, họ vẫn đi bơi.

2 ADMIT [conjunction + clause] B1

Dù, mặc dù (nhận xét)

used to admit something that is true but does not change the main point of what you are saying

  • although + clause

Collocations although I disagree with him · although he is young

  • Although she's not very experienced, she did a good job.

    Dù cô ấy không có nhiều kinh nghiệm, nhưng cô ấy đã làm tốt công việc.