How do you use "albeit / notwithstanding" in a sentence?

He agreed, albeit reluctantly. It was a success, albeit a modest one. Notwithstanding the difficulties, we continued. The project succeeded, notwithstanding initial doubts.

albeit / notwithstanding

Q: What does "albeit / notwithstanding" mean?

Formal concessive expressions 'Albeit' means 'although' and is followed by adjective/noun: 'a good, albeit expensive, solution.' 'Notwithstanding' means 'despite' and can precede or follow its complement.

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Meaning: Formal concessive expressions

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'Albeit' means 'although' and is followed by adjective/noun: 'a good, albeit expensive, solution.' 'Notwithstanding' means 'despite' and can precede or follow its complement.

'Albeit'意思是'although'，后接形容词/名词：'a good, albeit expensive, solution.'（一个好的但昂贵的解决方案）。'Notwithstanding'意思是'despite'，可以在补语之前或之后。

'Albeit' significa 'aunque' y va seguido de adjetivo/sustantivo: 'a good, albeit expensive, solution.' 'Notwithstanding' significa 'a pesar de' y puede preceder o seguir a su complemento.

「Albeit」は「although」の意味で、形容詞/名詞が続きます：「a good, albeit expensive, solution.」「Notwithstanding」は「〜にもかかわらず」の意味で、補語の前後どちらにも置けます。

'Albeit'은 'although'의 의미이며 형용사나 명사가 뒤따릅니다: 'a good, albeit expensive, solution.' 'Notwithstanding'은 'despite'의 의미이며 보어 앞이나 뒤에 올 수 있습니다.

Examples

He agreed, albeit reluctantly.
他同意了，虽然很勉强。
Él aceptó, aunque de mala gana.
彼は同意した、しぶしぶだったが。
그는 동의했다, 비록 마지못해서였지만.
It was a success, albeit a modest one.
这是成功的，尽管是小成功。
Fue un éxito, aunque modesto.
成功だった、ささやかなものだったが。
성공이었다, 비록 소박한 것이었지만.
Notwithstanding the difficulties, we continued.
尽管有困难，我们还是继续了。
A pesar de las dificultades, continuamos.
困難にもかかわらず、続けた。
어려움에도 불구하고, 우리는 계속했다.
The project succeeded, notwithstanding initial doubts.
尽管最初有疑虑，项目还是成功了。
El proyecto tuvo éxito, a pesar de las dudas iniciales.
当初の疑念にもかかわらず、プロジェクトは成功した。
초기의 의구심에도 불구하고, 프로젝트는 성공했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: written, academic, legal

Tone: formal

✓ Do Say

It's possible, albeit difficult.
这是可能的，尽管困难。
Es posible, aunque difícil.
可能です、難しいですが。
It's possible, albeit difficult.
Notwithstanding the evidence, doubts remain.
尽管有证据，疑虑仍然存在。
A pesar de la evidencia, las dudas persisten.
証拠にもかかわらず、疑念は残る。
Notwithstanding the evidence, doubts remain.
A useful, albeit imperfect, solution.
一个有用的，尽管不完美的，解决方案。
Una solución útil, aunque imperfecta.
有用な、不完全ではあるが、解決策。
A useful, albeit imperfect, solution.

✗ Don't Say

Albeit he was tired... (use 'although')
Albeit he was tired...（用'although'）
Albeit he was tired... (usar 'although')
Albeit he was tired...（「although」を使う）
Albeit he was tired... ('although'를 사용할 것)
Albeit that he agreed... (no 'that' with albeit)
Albeit that he agreed...（albeit后不加'that'）
Albeit that he agreed... (sin 'that' con albeit)
Albeit that he agreed...（albeitの後に「that」は不要）
Albeit that he agreed... (albeit 뒤에 'that'을 넣지 말 것)

Origin & History

Formal concessive connectors

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal