No. 309 in Serbian
иако
"Иако" means "although" or "even though" in English.
In a sentence
Иако је падала киша, отишли смо у парк.
Although it was raining, we went to the park.
Here, Иако (although) is used to introduce a clause that contrasts with the main clause where the action goes against the expectation created by the subordinate clause.
Положио је испит иако није много учио.
He passed the exam even though he didn’t study much.
The word Иако (even though) introduces a surprising circumstance for the main statement.
Иако је вече, и даље радимо.
Although it is evening, we are still working.
This sentence uses Иако (although) to present a condition that contrasts with the usual behavior or expectation.
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