No. 479 in Dutch
hoewel
"Although" or "though."
In a sentence
Hoewel het buiten regent, gaat hij toch wandelen.
Although it rains outside, he still goes for a walk.
Here, 'hoewel' introduces a clause expressing a contrast between the expectation (not going for a walk because of rain) and the action (going for a walk despite the rain).
We gingen naar het strand, hoewel het wat koud was.
We went to the beach, although it was a bit cold.
In this sentence, 'hoewel' shows concession, providing context for the unexpected decision to go to the beach despite the cold.
Hoewel hij moe was, werkte hij door tot laat in de avond.
Although he was tired, he continued working until late in the evening.
Here, 'hoewel' introduces a surprising or contrasting factor (being tired) to his action (continuing to work).
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