Translation of Turkish word "rağmen" to English

rağmen

Q: What is the definition of the Turkish word "rağmen"?

The Turkish word "rağmen" is defined as: "Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession."

/ɾaːmen/

Connectors & Prepositions A1

Meaning

Conjunction

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

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How to use

Takes dative case: 'buna rağmen'.

🇬🇧 English

although

Example

Aç olmama rağmen yemek yiyemiyorum.

Although I'm hungry, I can't eat.

Çok çamurlu olmasına rağmen futbol maçı devam etti.

Even though it was very muddy, the soccer match continued.

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Synonyms

despite

Common phrases

Aç olmama rağmen yemek yiyemiyorum.— Although I'm hungry, I can't eat.
Çok çamurlu olmasına rağmen futbol maçı devam etti.— Even though it was very muddy, the soccer match continued.

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yemeği dolayı 'de altına niçin ağır dan mesela yaklaşık sürece 'da değil

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🇩🇪German:zwar 🇬🇧English:although 🇪🇸Spanish:aunque 🇵🇱Polish:chociaż

Frequency rank: #694 in Turkish

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What does the Turkish word "rağmen" mean?▼

The Turkish word "rağmen" means "although" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Aç olmama rağmen yemek yiyemiyorum." (which translates as "Although I'm hungry, I can't eat.").