हालाँकि (Although)

Introduces something surprising — 'although', 'even though'

Example

हालाँकि वह थका था, फिर भी काम किया

Although he was tired, he still worked

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Connects words or ideas together — 'and'

Gives a choice between options — 'or'

Shows contrast — 'but', 'however'

Another way to say 'but' — slightly more bookish than लेकिन

Formal/written way to say 'but' — used in news and literature