Usages of selvom
Selvom jeg elsker juice, foretrækker jeg at drikke vand til aftensmaden.
Even though I love juice, I prefer to drink water with dinner.
Jeg sidder i stuen, selvom min hund løber i haven.
I sit in the living room, even though my dog runs in the garden.
Selvom det er sent, føler jeg et behov for at øve disse sammenligninger.
Even though it is late, I feel a need to practice these comparisons.
Selvom jeg stadig er lidt forkølet, hjælper medicinen med at holde feberen nede.
Even though I am still a bit under the weather, the medicine helps keep the fever down.
Jeg vil handle ind i supermarkedet, selvom jeg er træt efter arbejdet.
I will shop for groceries in the supermarket, even though I am tired after work.
Når jeg besøger hende, hjælper jeg med opvasken, selvom hun har en opvaskemaskine.
When I visit her, I help with the washing-up, even though she has a dishwasher.
Jeg bliver ved med at øve mig på udtalen, selvom jeg er meget træt i aften.
I keep practicing pronunciation, even though I am very tired tonight.
Jeg går på arbejde, selvom jeg er træt i dag.
I go to work, even though I am tired today.
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