Although vs Though

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Although

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2conjunction

Though

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1conjunction
 AlthoughThough
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ðəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ðəʊ/"]/
BedeutungUsed to show a contrast or exception.used to show a contrast or surprising fact
BeispielAlthough the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.Though it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B1
Wortartconjunctionconjunction
Kollokationenalthough it was late, although he tried, although they are differenteven though, though it may, though sometimes, but though, though not
Antonymebecause, sincealthough, even though
Häufige FehlerWrongly uses 'although' to connect two independent clauses without a comma., Uses 'although' instead of 'but' in simple sentences., Confuses 'although' with 'despite' in terms of usage.'Though' confused with 'although'., Incorrect placement in a sentence., Using 'though' alone without a clause.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal writing, but also common in everyday conversation. Avoid starting sentences with 'although' in very casual speech.Use 'though' to express contrast, often at the end of a sentence. It's less formal than 'although' and can be used in both spoken and written English. Avoid using in very formal writing.

Häufige Fragen: Although vs Though

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Although und Though?

Although: Used to show a contrast or exception. Though: used to show a contrast or surprising fact

Sind Although und Though auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Although: A2, Though: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Although und Though austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Although und Though sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.