Mikhail Poda

Topic: Although, However

1. Simple Contrast (but / however)

Hebrew	Transcription	Meaning	Register	Example
אֲבָל	aval	but	neutral, everyday	רציתי לבוא, אבל הייתי עסוק – I wanted to come, but I was busy
אַךְ	akh	but, however	formal, written	רצינו לעזור, אך איחרנו – we wanted to help, but we were late
אוּלָם	ulam	however, yet	formal, literary	רצינו לסיים מוקדם, אולם התעכבנו – we wanted to finish early, however we were delayed

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2. Concessive Clauses (although / even though)

Hebrew	Transcription	Meaning	Notes	Example
לַמְרוֹת	lamrot	despite, although	+ noun/infinitive	למרות הגשם, יצאנו לטייל – despite the rain, we went for a walk
אַף עַל פִּי (ש־)	af al pi (she-)	even though	formal; biblical-flavored	אף על פי שהיה עייף, המשיך לעבוד – although he was tired, he kept working
אַף ש־	af she-	although	shortened colloquial form	אף שזו בעיה, נמצא פתרון – although it’s a problem, we’ll find a solution
אִם כִּי	im ki	although, even though	neutral, common	אם כי קשה, ננסה שוב – although it’s hard, we’ll try again

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3. Acknowledgment + Contrast (indeed … but)

Hebrew	Transcription	Meaning	Notes	Example
אָמְנָם	omnam	indeed, admittedly	Always paired with אבל / אך	אמנם הוא צעיר, אבל מנוסה מאוד – admittedly he’s young, but very experienced

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4. Simultaneous Contrast (while / whereas)

Hebrew	Transcription	Meaning	Notes	Example
בְּעוֹד	be’od	while, whereas	temporal or concessive	בעוד הוא נח, חבריו עבדו קשה – while he rested, his friends worked hard