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Although; introduces a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast with or qualification of the main clause.
Wenngleich es spät war, arbeitete sie noch eine Stunde weiter.
Although it was late, she continued working for another hour.
'Wenngleich' (although) introduces a subordinate clause, so the conjugated verb goes at the end. If the subordinate clause comes first, the main clause begins immediately with the verb.
Wenngleich die Aufgabe schwierig war, löste er sie ohne Hilfe.
Although the task was difficult, he solved it without help.
Sie nahm am Ausflug teil, wenngleich sie sich nicht besonders wohl fühlte.
She went on the outing, although she was not feeling particularly well.
A subordinate clause introduced by 'wenngleich' (although) is separated from the main clause by a comma. This applies whether the subordinate clause comes before or after the main clause.
Wenngleich der Weg weit war, gingen sie zu Fuß.
Although it was a long way, they went on foot.
Die Mannschaft gewann das Spiel, wenngleich sie lange unter Druck stand.
The team won the game, although they were under pressure for a long time.
'Wenngleich' (although) is particularly common in formal writing and literary texts. In factual texts, it can introduce a qualification elegantly and concisely.
Wenngleich der Bericht kurz ist, enthält er alle wichtigen Informationen.
Although the report is short, it contains all the important information.
