Signification
although something is true.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is a hallmark of the 'Intelligentsia' speech. Using it correctly signals that you are well-educated and respect the formal rules of the language. In Soviet bureaucracy, this phrase was used extensively in official reports to explain why targets were or weren't met, often creating a 'heroic' narrative of overcoming obstacles. In the modern Russian startup scene, this phrase is often used in 'post-mortems' or investor pitches to show resilience and analytical thinking. Classic authors like Tolstoy used this phrase to build long, complex sentences that mirror the complicated internal lives of their characters.
The Comma Rule
If you're unsure where to put the comma, just remember: 'что' is the magnet. The comma almost always sticks to the front of it.
Don't Overuse It
In a single paragraph, don't use it more than once. It's a heavy phrase. Switch to 'хотя' for variety.
Signification
although something is true.
The Comma Rule
If you're unsure where to put the comma, just remember: 'что' is the magnet. The comma almost always sticks to the front of it.
Don't Overuse It
In a single paragraph, don't use it more than once. It's a heavy phrase. Switch to 'хотя' for variety.
Sounding Educated
Using this phrase in a job interview in Russia will immediately make you sound more professional and serious.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing parts of the phrase.
_______ на то, _______ он был занят, он ответил на звонок.
The full phrase is 'Несмотря на то, что'.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Choose the correct option:
The comma should be placed before 'что' and after the entire dependent clause.
Match the beginning of the sentence with the correct ending.
Match the halves:
Each pair shows a logical contrast.
Complete the dialogue using the phrase.
A: Почему ты купил этот старый дом? B: ______________________, у него есть душа.
The contrast between 'falling apart' and 'having a soul' makes the most sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ на то, _______ он был занят, он ответил на звонок.
The full phrase is 'Несмотря на то, что'.
Choose the correct option:
The comma should be placed before 'что' and after the entire dependent clause.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each pair shows a logical contrast.
A: Почему ты купил этот старый дом? B: ______________________, у него есть душа.
The contrast between 'falling apart' and 'having a soul' makes the most sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, absolutely! It's very common to start a sentence with it to set the stage. Just remember to put a comma after the first clause.
As a conjunction (meaning 'although'), it is always one word: 'несмотря'.
'Хотя' is shorter and more casual. 'Несмотря на то, что' is more formal and emphasizes the obstacle more strongly.
No. With a noun, just say 'несмотря на дождь'. You only need 'то, что' if a verb/clause follows.
Expressions liées
хотя
synonymalthough
вопреки тому, что
similarcontrary to the fact that
невзирая на то, что
synonymnotwithstanding the fact that
при всём том, что
builds onfor all that / despite everything
