No. 317 in Ukrainian
хоча
"Хоча" means "although" or "though" in English.
In a sentence
Хоча він був зайнятий, він допоміг нам.
Although he was busy, he helped us.
In this sentence, «хоча» introduces a concession that contrasts with the second clause.
Залишайся тут, хоча можлива злива.
Stay here, though a storm is possible.
Here, «хоча» adds a statement that might challenge the instruction to stay.
Хоча ти цього не очікував, ми прийшли на свято.
Even though you did not expect this, we came to the celebration.
«Хоча» here expresses an unexpected situation with relation to the outcome.
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