ingawaje
ee-ngah-WAH-jeh
How to say it
Swahiliingawajeee-ngah-WAH-jeh
Englishalthough, even though
Frenchbien que, même si
Meaning
Introduces a fact that contrasts with the main statement, like English although.
Good to know
A longer form of ingawa with the same meaning, slightly more emphatic; it starts the clause of contrast: ingawaje alichoka, aliendelea, although he was tired, he went on. japo and ijapokuwa are close.
Examples
- Ingawaje mvua ilinyesha, mechi iliendelea.Although it rained, the match went on.
- Alifaulu mtihani ingawaje hakusoma sana.He passed the exam even though he did not study much.
- Ingawaje ni tajiri, anaishi maisha ya kawaida.Although he is rich, he lives a simple life.
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