How do I say 'Though' in Dutch?

The easiest way to say 'Though' in Dutch 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 'Though' in a Dutch sentence?

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

How to Say 'Though' in Dutch | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

Level: B2 Upper

How to Say 'Though' in Dutch | Meaning & Pronunciation

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🚀 Key Takeaways & Fast Facts

Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Though'.
Verified Footprint: 620 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 3 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (B2 Upper).
Interactive Assets: Native TTS Audio, Quizzes, and Gamification enabled.

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Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

He came even though I told him not to.

Hoewel hij arm was, was hij gelukkig.

Even though he was poor, he was happy.

Ik ging naar buiten, ook al regende het.

I went out even though it was raining.

Echter kent ze daar niemand.

She doesn't know anyone there, though.

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Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

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Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen. VS Hoewel hij arm was, was hij gelukkig.

To: colleague@company.com

Subject: Update regarding our recent meeting

Good morning,

I wanted to reach out and formally discuss Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen. to ensure our teams are aligned moving forward.

Best regards,
Language Learner

🗺️ Dialect Geography

North
Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

South
Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

Coast
Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

🔠 Mnemonic Code

Use this 3-letter code to remember the sequence.

HHI

🔤 Glossary Index

Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

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"Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen."

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Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

📚 Core Dictionary Examples

He came even though I told him not to.

Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen.

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Even though he was poor, he was happy.

Hoewel hij arm was, was hij gelukkig.

I went out even though it was raining.

Ik ging naar buiten, ook al regende het.

🌐 Regional Nuance: Universally understood across standard Dutch dialects worldwide.

She doesn't know anyone there, though.

Echter kent ze daar niemand.

His voice is thin even though he is fat.

Zijn stem is iel, hoewel hijzelf dik is.

💡 Etymology Fact: The root components of Het lijkt erop dat het deze zomer opnieuw koud zal zijn. share deep historical origins with neighboring linguistic families.

She spoke as though nothing had happened.

Ze sprak alsof er niets gebeurd was.

You can probably guess what happens though.

Je kunt waarschijnlijk wel raden wat er gaat gebeuren.

🌐 Regional Nuance: Universally understood across standard Dutch dialects worldwide.

Even though he apologized, I'm still furious.

Hoewel hij zich verontschuldigd heeft, ben ik nog steeds razend.

Even though she was a child, she wasn't afraid.

Alhoewel ze een kind was, was ze niet bang.

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It looks as though this summer will be cold again.

Het lijkt erop dat het deze zomer opnieuw koud zal zijn.

Even though he was tired, he went on with his work.

Hoewel hij moe was, ging hij door met zijn werk.

☀️ Tone Match: The phrase Ik leef, zelfs al geef ik geen teken van leven. generally carries a positive, uplifting connotation.

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

Ik leef, zelfs al geef ik geen teken van leven.

They sleep in separate bedrooms even though they're married.

Ze slapen in aparte kamers, hoewel ze getrouwd zijn.

> Corpus Extract [Node 506]: Ze slapen in aparte kamers, hoewel ze getrouwd zijn. detected in formal dataset.

Seriously though, episode 21 made me almost cry while laughing.

Maar even serieus, om aflevering 21 moest ik zowat huilen van het lachen.

Though Tom spoke with an accent he had an impressive vocabulary.

Hoewel Tom met een accent sprak, had hij een indrukwekkende woordenschat.

Source Reference: LingoLion Linguistic Corpus Version 4.2

🔗 Collocation Matrix: Words frequently paired with Zijn stem is iel, hoewel hijzelf dik is. include "His voice is thin even though he is fat. context" and "Dutch verbs".

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💡 People Also Ask

How do you say "Hij kwam, hoewel ik hem gezegd had het niet te doen." in Dutch?

The most natural translation is "He came even though I told him not to.".

How do you say "Hoewel hij arm was, was hij gelukkig." in Dutch?

The most natural translation is "Even though he was poor, he was happy.".

How do you say "Ik ging naar buiten, ook al regende het." in Dutch?

The most natural translation is "I went out even though it was raining.".

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