ofschoon

Dutch

Etymology

Univerbation of of +‎ schoon (“although”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔfˈsxoːn/

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Conjunction

ofschoon

1. (formal) although, albeit, even though

   Ofschoon ik hard reed, haalde een auto mij in.

   Although I was driving fast, another car overtook me.

Synonyms

• ook al
• alhoewel

Descendants

• Afrikaans: ofskoon
• Negerhollands: ofskoon