How do I say 'Obwohl' in German?

The easiest way to say 'Obwohl' in German is demonstrated in the 15 contextual sentences on this page. Listen to the audio to hear the exact native pronunciation.

What is the meaning of 'Obwohl' in a German sentence?

The meaning of 'Obwohl' can change based on context. Review the examples provided to see how native German speakers use it in daily conversation.

How to Say 'Obwohl' in German | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 10, 2026

Level: A1 Beginner

How to Say 'Obwohl' in German | Meaning & Pronunciation

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🗣️ Translation & Context: Looking for the exact meaning, translation, or pronunciation of 'Obwohl' in German? Memorizing flat dictionary definitions is slow. Read the English to German examples below, check your pronunciation with the native audio, and play the interactive games to master it instantly.

🚀 Key Takeaways & Fast Facts

Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Obwohl'.
Verified Footprint: 669 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 3 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (A1 Beginner).
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"Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter."

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Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter. ↗ Rise

Obwohl er sich entschuldigt hat, bin ich immer noch wütend. ↘ Fall

Obwohl es kalt war, zündete er das Feuer nicht an. ↗ Rise

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⏳ Verbal Tense Timeline

Past
Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter.ed

Present
Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter.

Future
will Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter.

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LingoLion Institute. (2026). Lexical Node: Though it was very late, he went on working.. Retrieved from lingolion.in

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Weak Strong: Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter.

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"Sorry, Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter."

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📚 Core Dictionary Examples

Though it was very late, he went on working.

Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter.

CEFR Difficulty: C1 Advanced

Even though he apologized, I'm still furious.

Obwohl er sich entschuldigt hat, bin ich immer noch wütend.

Though it was cold, he didn't light the fire.

Obwohl es kalt war, zündete er das Feuer nicht an.

🎭 Politeness Register: Standard/Neutral. Obwohl es kalt war, zündete er das Feuer nicht an. is safe for both workplace and casual street usage.

Although it rained, everyone had a good time.

Obwohl es regnete, hatten alle ihren Spaß.

He remained poor despite being a hard worker.

Er blieb arm, obwohl er ein fleißiger Arbeiter war.

🧠 Cognitive Load: Low. Focus on rapid pattern recognition for Although her house is nearby, I seldom see her..

Although her house is nearby, I seldom see her.

Obwohl ich in der Nähe wohne, treffe ich sie nur selten.

However, it is good if one can speak English well.

Obwohl es gut ist, wenn man gut Englisch sprechen kann.

📖 Semantic Context: "Paul didn't become arrogant even though he was rich."

Primary usage paradigm maps to Polite Interaction situations.

Paul didn't become arrogant even though he was rich.

Paul wurde nicht hochnäsig, obwohl er reich war.

I am alive even though I am not giving any sign of life.

Ich bin am Leben, obwohl ich kein Lebenszeichen gebe.

Although Bob was in disguise, I recognized him at a glance.

Obwohl Bob verkleidet war, erkannte ich ihn auf den ersten Blick.

What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?

Was glauben Sie ist wahr, obwohl Sie es nicht beweisen können?

🗣️ Shadowing Drill: Listen to Obwohl es gut ist, wenn man gut Englisch sprechen kann., wait 1 second, then repeat. Record yourself to compare the intonation.

Though the doctor did his best, the patient's recovery was slow.

Obwohl der Doktor sein Bestes gab, erholte sich der Patient nur langsam.

He managed to pass his driving test even though he was a poor driver.

Er hat seine Fahrprüfung geschafft, obwohl er ein schlechter Fahrer war.

Source Reference: LingoLion Linguistic Corpus Version 4.2

Though she wished to travel abroad by herself, she thought better of it.

Obwohl sie alleine ins Ausland reisen wollte, hat sie es sich noch einmal besser überlegt.

Though she wished to travel abroad by herself, she thought better of it.

Obwohl sie alleine ins Ausland reisen wollte, hat sie sich eines Besseren besonnen.

⏱️ Active Practice Time: ~9 minutes recommended

🧠 Cognitive Load: Low. Focus on rapid pattern recognition for Although it rained, everyone had a good time..

> Corpus Extract [Node 386]: Obwohl der Doktor sein Bestes gab, erholte sich der Patient nur langsam. detected in formal dataset.

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💡 People Also Ask

How do you say "Obwohl es sehr spät war, arbeitete er weiter." in German?

The most natural translation is "Though it was very late, he went on working.".

How do you say "Obwohl er sich entschuldigt hat, bin ich immer noch wütend." in German?

The most natural translation is "Even though he apologized, I'm still furious.".

How do you say "Obwohl es kalt war, zündete er das Feuer nicht an." in German?

The most natural translation is "Though it was cold, he didn't light the fire.".

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