albeit
/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/conjunction
उच्चारण ऑल्बीइट
यद्यपि
Core word
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§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
albeit + adjective
Albeit joins a contrasting adjective to the main idea.
'Albeit' मुख्य बात के साथ विरोधी adjective को जोड़ता है।
- The room was comfortable, albeit small.
- It was a good result, albeit a surprising one.
albeit + adverb / phrase
It can introduce an adverb or short phrase, not usually a full clause.
यह adverb या छोटे phrase के साथ आता है, प्रायः पूरे clause के साथ नहीं।
- He agreed, albeit reluctantly.
- She finished the race, albeit in last place.
albeit used in formal writing
Albeit is formal and mostly written; in speech although or but is more natural.
'Albeit' औपचारिक और मुख्यतः लिखित भाषा का शब्द है; बोलचाल में although या but अधिक स्वाभाविक है।
- The plan succeeded, albeit with delays.
albeit vs although + subject + verb
Albeit has no subject and verb after it; although does.
'Albeit' के बाद subject और verb नहीं आते; 'although' के बाद आते हैं।
- The bridge opened, albeit incomplete.
albeit vs even though
Even though takes a full clause; albeit takes only a word or phrase.
'Even though' के बाद पूरा clause आता है; 'albeit' के बाद केवल शब्द या phrase।
- The film was good, albeit long.
+Collocations 5
albeit + adjective
smallslowbrieflimitedimperfect
- The progress was steady, albeit slow.
albeit + adverb
reluctantlyslowlybrieflygrudgingly
- The officer apologised, albeit grudgingly.
albeit + prepositional phrase
with difficultyin partat a coston a small scale
- The scheme worked, albeit on a small scale.
albeit + noun phrase
a late onea small onea costly one
- It was a victory, albeit a costly one.
albeit + comparative phrase
albeit slightlyalbeit more slowlyalbeit less often
- Prices fell, albeit slightly.
“More examples 6
- The candidate cleared the exam, albeit with a low rank.
उम्मीदवार ने परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण कर ली, यद्यपि रैंक कम रही।
- Radhika accepted the offer, albeit after some hesitation.
राधिका ने कुछ झिझक के बाद ही सही, प्रस्ताव स्वीकार कर लिया।
- The monsoon arrived, albeit a week late.
मानसून आया, यद्यपि एक सप्ताह देर से।
- The village has a clinic, albeit a basic one.
गाँव में एक clinic है, भले ही बुनियादी।
- He spoke fluent English, albeit with an accent.
वह धाराप्रवाह अंग्रेज़ी बोलता था, यद्यपि एक विशेष लहजे के साथ।
- The workers returned, albeit unwillingly.
मज़दूर लौट आए, भले ही अनिच्छा से।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Albeit he was tired, he completed the work.
✓ Although he was tired, he completed the work.
Albeit is not followed by a subject and verb; use although for a full clause.
'Albeit' के बाद subject और verb नहीं आते; पूरे clause के लिए 'although' प्रयोग करें।
✗ Although the answer was correct, but it was late.
✓ Although the answer was correct, it was late.
Do not use but together with although; one conjunction is enough.
'Although' के साथ 'but' नहीं लगता; एक ही conjunction पर्याप्त है।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: albeit introduces a contrasting word or phrase, not a full clause ('He agreed, albeit reluctantly').
प्रयोग में albeit विरोधी शब्द या वाक्यांश लाता है, पूरा उपवाक्य नहीं ('He agreed, albeit reluctantly')।