हालाँकि (haalaanki)
conjunction
A single-sense conjunction meaning 'although / even though', used to introduce a concessive clause.
Sense
1
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although, even though
conjunction Introduces a concessive clause, often paired later in the sentence with लेकिन (lekin) or फिर भी (phir bhii) to state the contrast, similar to 'although...but' patterns some learners overuse in English.
Synonyms: यद्यपि (yadypi, literary), भले ही (bhale hii)
Frequency: high
Cultural Note: You will hear हालाँकि (haalaanki) a lot in news broadcasts and considered, careful speech -- someone explaining a nuanced opinion ('हालाँकि (haalaanki) यह सच है, फिर भी...' haalaanki yah sach hai, phir bhii, 'although this is true, still...') sounds thoughtful and balanced. In casual chat among friends, लेकिन (lekin) alone often does the same job more simply.
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often feel compelled to add लेकिन (lekin) or फिर भी (phir bhii) after the हालाँकि (haalaanki) clause, mirroring English 'although...but' -- in Hindi this is actually the natural and expected pattern, not a redundancy to avoid, so don't over-correct it away. 2) It is used only to open the concessive clause itself, not as a standalone answer meaning 'however' at the start of a new, unrelated sentence.
Sample Sentences:
हालाँकि बारिश हो रही थी, फिर भी वे मैच देखने गए।
Although it was raining, they still went to watch the match.
(haalaanki baarish ho rahii thii, phir bhii ve maich dekhne gae।)
हालाँकि उसकी तनख्वाह कम है, वह हर महीने कुछ पैसे बचा लेता है।
Although his salary is low, he manages to save some money every month.
(haalaanki uskii tanakhvaah kam hai, vah har mahiine kuchh paise bachaa letaa hai।)
हालाँकि सरकार ने नई नीति की घोषणा कर दी है, इसका असर अभी दिखना बाकी है।
Although the government has announced the new policy, its impact is yet to be seen.
(haalaanki sarkaar ne naii niiti kii ghoshnaa kar dii hai, iskaa asar abhii dikhnaa baakii hai।)
हालाँकि यह सच है, फिर भी हमें सारी बात नहीं मानी जाएगी।
Although this is true, still not everything will be accepted by us.
(haalaanki yah sach hai, phir bhii hamen saarii baat nahiin maanii jaaegii।)
हालाँकि परीक्षा कठिन होगी, फिर भी घबराने की जरूरत नहीं है।
Although the exam will be difficult, there is no need to panic.
(haalaanki pariikshaa kathin hogii, phir bhii ghabraane kii jaroorat nahiin hai।)
हालाँकि अगर वह मुझसे मदद माँगे, तो मैं जरूर मदद करूँगा।
Although, if he were to ask me for help, I would certainly help.
(haalaanki agar vah mujhse madad maange, to main jaroor madad karoongaa।)
हालाँकि अगर मौसम अच्छा होता, तो हम पहाड़ों पर जाते।
Although, if the weather had been good, we would have gone to the mountains.
(haalaanki agar mausam achchhaa hotaa, to ham pahaadon par jaate।)
मंत्री जी ने कहा, हालाँकि आर्थिक स्थिति चुनौतीपूर्ण है, सरकार सुधार के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है।
The minister said that although the economic situation is challenging, the government is committed to reform.
(mantrii jii ne kahaa, haalaanki aarthik sthiti chunautiipoorn hai, sarkaar sudhaar ke lie pratibaddh hai।)
हालाँकि वह थका हुआ था, उसने अपना काम पूरी लगन से किया।
Although he was tired, he did his work with full dedication.
(haalaanki vah thakaa huaa thaa, usne apnaa kaam poorii lagan se kiyaa।)
हालाँकि रिपोर्ट में कई कमियाँ बताई गई हैं, समिति ने इसे स्वीकार कर लिया है।
Although several shortcomings have been pointed out in the report, the committee has accepted it.
(haalaanki riport men kaii kamiyaan bataaii gaii hain, samiti ne ise sviikaar kar liyaa hai।)