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Conjunction · B1 · very common

хотя

Translation of хотя

although

Meaning of хотя

Russian

несмотря на то, что; вводит противопоставление

English

despite the fact that

although

Transcription and pronunciation of хотя

хотя́

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[xɐˈtʲa]
In Latin letters
hotya / khotya

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  1. Although he was busy, he helped me.

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    Хотя он был занят, он помог мне.

  2. Although the road was wet, we drove on.

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    Хотя дорога была мокрой, мы поехали дальше.

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What's the difference between хотя, несмотря на то что, хоть, and однако

🇷🇺Russian

Same meaning, longer and a bit more formal.

B1common
Х
🇷🇺Russian
хоть

Colloquial short form, often with и: хоть и.

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

However: starts a new sentence or clause, not a concession.

B1very common

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Questions about this word

What does хотя mean?

despite the fact that

How do you pronounce хотя?

хотя is pronounced [xɐˈtʲa], in Latin letters “hotya”.

How is хотя used in a sentence?

Although he was busy, he helped me. Translation: Хотя он был занят, он помог мне.

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