Polish words / 1501–1750 / no. 1564

pomimo

/pɔˈmimɔ/preposition#1564 most common

despite, in spite of

Usage noteTakes the genitive; pomimo że means 'even though'.

Examples

  • Pomimo deszczu poszliśmy na spacer.
    Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
  • Przyszedł do pracy, pomimo że był chory.
    He came to work even though he was ill.

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