vaikka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- albeit conjunction Even though; although.
- although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
- even if conjunction Used to say that something will be true or will happen regardless of another circumstance, whether or not that circumstance turns out to be the case.
- even though conjunction Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising; a stronger form of 'although'.
- notwithstanding prep In spite of; despite.
- sure adj Certain or confident about something.
- though conj Despite the fact that; although.
- when adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
- while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
Senses
vaikka is used for these senses in English:
- albeit Although, despite (it) being.
- although Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
- as much as Even though; despite the fact that; much as.
- even if Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).
- even though Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.
- notwithstanding Although; despite; even though.
- sure (in response to other questions) Yes; I guess; you could say that; a weak or noncommittal positive response.
- though Despite the fact that; although.