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“Albeit – Meaning, Usage, Examples & How to Use”

The word albeit is a conjunction used to admit a fact while showing contrast.
It means although / even though / despite.
(albeit म्हणजे जरी / असूनही)

🎯Meaning
• Although / Even though / Despite
(जरी / असूनही)

🎯Why to use "Albeit"

🔮 To introduce a contrast within the same sentence.
• He made progress, albeit slowly.
त्याने प्रगती केली, जरी हळूहळू होती.

🔮 To acknowledge a limitation or exception while stating a fact.
• The movie was enjoyable, albeit a bit long.
चित्रपट मनोरंजक होता, जरी थोडा लांब/दीर्घ होता.

🎯How to use "Albeit"
🔮 Usually comes in the middle of a sentence, after a clause.
• Examples with explanations:
• She agreed to help, albeit reluctantly.
तिने मदत करण्यास सहमती दिली, जरी थोडी अनिच्छा होती.

👉 Shows contrast: agreeing vs reluctance.
• The task was simple, albeit time-consuming.
काम सोपं होतं, जरी ते वेळखाऊ ठरलं.

👉 Highlights a limitation or exception.

🎯Usages in Sentences with Explanations
• He was very talented, albeit inexperienced.
तो खूप प्रतिभावान होता, जरी अनुभव कमी होता.

अनुभव कमी असूनही तो खूप प्रतिभावान होता.
👉 Talent exists, but lack of experience is acknowledged.

• The journey was enjoyable, albeit tiring.
प्रवास मनोरंजक/आनंददायक होता, थकवणारा असूनही.

प्रवास थकवणारा असूनही मनोरंजक/आनंददायक होता.
👉 Shows enjoyment despite difficulty.

• She passed the exam, albeit with low marks.
तिने परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण केली, जरी गुण कमी मिळाले.
👉 Emphasizes success while acknowledging limitation.

• The room looked nice, albeit small.
खोली छान दिसत होती, जरी लहान होती.
👉 Contrasts appearance vs size.

Quick Tip
• Albeit is formal and often used in writing.
• It can replace although in sentences, giving a concise, elegant style.