No. 198 in Finnish
huolimatta
"Huolimatta" means "despite" or "regardless of" in English.
In a sentence
Huolimatta sateesta päätimme retkeillä.
Despite the rain, we decided to hike.
"Huolimatta" introduces the main clause, indicating an action taken regardless of the rain.
Hän saavutti tavoitteensa huolimatta vastoinkäymisistä.
He achieved his goal despite the setbacks.
Here, "Huolimatta" sets up a contrast between challenges faced and eventual success.
Opimme paljon kielioppia huolimatta lyhyestä ajasta.
We learned a lot of grammar despite the short time.
"Huolimatta" points out the unexpected accomplishment given the short time available.
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