No. 82 in Hebrew
למרות
"Despite" or "although."
In a sentence
למרות הגשם, הם הלכו לטייל.
Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
The word 'למרות' introduces a contrast to the main action, showing that the action was carried out even though an opposing condition existed (the rain).
הוא היה שמח למרות הקשיים.
He was happy despite the difficulties.
The word 'למרות' used here highlights that the subject's state of being was not influenced by the adverse conditions.
המשחק התקיים למרות האזהרות על מזג האוויר.
The game took place despite the weather warnings.
In this sentence, 'למרות' indicates that a planned event occurred regardless of warnings or potential reasons to cancel it.
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