cum

although

Usages of cum

• Cum pluvia cadat, religio tamen multos ad templum ducit, ut vota solvant.: Although rain is falling, religious devotion nevertheless leads many to the temple, so that they may fulfill their vows.
• Cum omen non clarum esset, augur tamen dixit navem e portu exire posse.: Although the omen was not clear, the augur nevertheless said that the ship could leave the harbor.
• Cum auspicium triste videatur, tamen femina pia spem non amittit.: Although the auspice seems sad, the pious woman nevertheless does not lose hope.
• Cum imber cadat, tamen pater ait raedam paratam esse.: Although rain is falling, father nevertheless says that the carriage is ready.
• Cum via glacie tecta sit, tamen mula et alterum iumentum raedam lente trahunt.: Although the road is covered with ice, the mule and the other draft animal nevertheless pull the carriage slowly.
• Cum liberi lassi sint, tamen hilaritas matris eos laetiores facit.: Although the children are tired, mother’s cheerfulness nevertheless makes them happier.
• Cum gelu durum sit et pruina in via maneat, tamen parca mater tantum parvum ignem accendit.: Although the frost is hard and frost remains on the road, the thrifty mother nevertheless lights only a small fire.
• “Tam frigidus imber non saepe cadit,” inquit avia, “sed cum hiems aspera sit, tamen hilaritas bona nos iuvat.”: “So cold a rain does not fall often,” says grandmother, “but although winter is harsh, good cheer nevertheless helps us.”
• Cum epulae simplices sint, convivae tamen eas libenter laudant.: Although the dishes are simple, the guests nevertheless gladly praise them.

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