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No. 304 in Bulgarian

макар

"Макар" means "although" or "even though" in English.

In a sentence

  • Макар да вали, ще отида на разходка.

    Although it's raining, I will go for a walk.

    Used as a conjunction meaning 'although' to introduce a concessive clause.

  • Той постъпи правилно, макар и да беше трудно.

    He acted correctly, albeit it was challenging.

    Used as 'albeit' to acknowledge a difficulty or contradiction.

  • Обичам шоколад, макар понякога да ми омръзва.

    I like chocolate, even though sometimes I get tired of it.

    Introduces a contrasting fact to the main statement.

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