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sebbene

although

conjunction sehb-BEH-neh Less Common
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

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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