ingawa
ee-NGAH-wah
How to say it
Swahiliingawaee-NGAH-wahsoon
Englishalthough, even thoughsoon
Frenchbien que, même sisoon
Meaning
Introduces a fact that contrasts with the main statement, the way English 'although' does.
Good to know
It opens either clause; in speech the main clause often starts with lakini as well: Ingawa ni mgonjwa, lakini anafanya kazi. Japo and ijapokuwa are close synonyms.
Examples
- Ingawa mvua ilinyesha, mechi iliendelea.Although it rained, the match went on.
- Alikuja kazini ingawa alikuwa anaumwa.She came to work although she was ill.
- Ingawa nyumba yetu ni ndogo, ina mwanga mzuri.Although our house is small, it has good light.
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