although

conjunction/ɔːlˈðəʊ/CEFR B1

যদিও

Meaning

Used to join two ideas when the second is surprising after the first.

Example sentences

Although it rained, we went out.যদিও বৃষ্টি হয়েছিল, আমরা বেরিয়েছিলাম।
She passed, although she studied little.সে পাস করেছে, যদিও কম পড়েছিল।

A common mistake

Although he was tired, but he worked.→Although he was tired, he worked.

'although' আর 'but' একসাথে বসে না — একটাই যথেষ্ট। বাংলায় 'যদিও… কিন্তু' চলে বলে এই ভুলটা খুব সাধারণ।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: though, even though

Similar words, and what each means

though
যদিও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.
even though
যদিও, সত্ত্বেও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.
whereas
যেখানে, পক্ষান্তরে
Used to contrast two facts or situations.
even though
যদিও, সত্ত্বেও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.

Other English words for “যদিও”

though
Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.
even though
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.

“although” elsewhere on EnglishBD

That single habit produces two of the most common sentences in Bangladeshi exam scripts — “Although he is poor, but he is honest” and “Because he was ill, so he could not come.”
Conjunctions (And, But, Or, Because) →
Although it was raining, we went out.
Linking Words and Connectors for Writing →
Although it was raining, the students who lived far away still came to school on time.
How to Understand Long Sentences in English →

Where this word is used

যদিও — বাংলা অর্থ

Check yourself

“although” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • যদিও
- • এই শর্তে যে
- • অথবা, নইলে
- • এই শর্তে যে, যদি
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যদিও — although (conjunction) — যদিও. Used to join two ideas when the second is surprising after the first.
Which word is closest in meaning to “although”?
- • while
- • though
- • or
- • because
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though — though — যদিও. Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.

Related words