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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