Get the appGet the app
Slovenian frequency list

No. 135 in Slovenian

čeprav

"Čeprav" means "although" or "even though" in English.

In a sentence

  • Čeprav je deževalo, smo se odpravili na sprehod.

    Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

    The word 'čeprav' introduces a concession clause, showing that the action of going for a walk occurred despite the rain.

  • Šel je na koncert, čeprav ni imel vstopnice.

    He went to the concert, even though he didn't have a ticket.

    'Čeprav' is used to add a concessive condition to the main action, highlighting an unexpected or contrasting action.

  • Všeč so mu gorski pohodi, čeprav ni v dobri fizični kondiciji.

    He enjoys mountain hiking, even though he is not in great physical shape.

    Here, 'čeprav' serves to underscore a contradiction between the enjoyment of hiking and physical fitness, emphasizing the surprising nature of the statement.

Hear it in real podcasts

The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “čeprav” in actual Slovenian podcasts.

Find “čeprav” in podcasts

Learn it from shows you like

LangTurbo plays Slovenian podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there. For iPhone, iPad and Android.

Slovenian books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).