sebbene
although
conjunction sehb-BEH-neh Less Common
Origin: from se + bene
Also means
even though
Usage Note
Sebbene is a concessive conjunction that always triggers the subjunctive mood: sebbene sia tardi (although it is late). It is more literary than the colloquial anche se, which takes the indicative.
Examples
"Sebbene sia stanco, continua a lavorare."
Natural Translation
Although he is tired, he keeps working.
Literal Translation
Although he-be tired, he-continues to to-work.
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