Concessive connector 'obschon' (although)

What it is: obschon is a subordinating conjunction meaning although - a formal, literary equivalent of obwohl, even more elevated than obgleich. It introduces a concession.

How it is formed: It sends the finite verb to the end of its clause:

• Obschon + subject + … + finite verb (final), main clause

Examples:

• Obschon er müde war, arbeitete er weiter. - Although he was tired, he kept working.
• Obschon das Vorhaben gewagt war, fand es breite Zustimmung. - Although the undertaking was bold, it met with broad approval.
• Sie schwieg, obschon sie die Wahrheit kannte. - She kept silent, although she knew the truth.

Common mistakes: As a subjunctor, obschon requires verb-final order, not verb-second. It is strongly literary, so avoid it in casual speech where obwohl fits better. Do not reinforce it with trotzdem or aber in the main clause.

'obschon' (although) is a formal/literary version of 'obwohl'; verb-final.

Formal/literary 'although'; the verb goes to the end.

'obschon' ist eine gehobene/literarische Form von 'obwohl'; Verb am Satzende.