No. 245 in Macedonian
иако
"Иако" means "although" or "even though" in English.
In a sentence
Иако беше студено, излеговме на прошетка.
Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
"Иако" is used here to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a condition contrasting with the main clause.
Таа го заврши проектот иако немаше доволно време.
She finished the project although she didn't have enough time.
"Иако" is used here to show a contrast between her lack of time and her completing the project.
Иако не разбирам сè, се трудам да научам.
Although I don't understand everything, I am trying to learn.
"Иако" introduces a clause that sets a condition that contrasts with the effort to learn in the main clause.
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