hoewel means “although”. Starts a sub-clause and sends its verb to the very end.
Subordinating · Onderschikkend
Hoewel het koud is, ga ik naar buiten.
Although it's cold, I'm going outside.
Ik ben blij, hoewel ik moe ben.
I'm happy, although I'm tired.
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