You use this when you say something, but then want to show that it is not completely true. It means "even though I said X" or "although it's called X".
Verb [dictionary form] + といってもPrimary
い-Adjective + といっても
な-Adjective + <だ> + といっても
Noun + <だ> + といっても
You use this when you say something, but then want to show that it is not completely true. It means "even though I said X" or "although it's called X".
夏といっても、まだ朝晩は冷えますね。
Even though it's summer, the mornings and evenings are still chilly, aren't they?
旅行に行ったといっても、ほとんど仕事をしていました。
Although I say I went on a trip, I was working most of the time.
安いといっても、この値段は学生には払えないよ。
Even if you say it's cheap, a student can't afford this price.
計画は万全です。といっても、不測の事態に備える必要はあります。
The plan is perfect. That being said, we still need to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
料理ができるといっても、作れるのは簡単なものだけです。
Although I say I can cook, I can only make simple dishes.
Imagine you say something. You think people might get the wrong idea. You use this phrase to fix that idea. It makes your first statement more exact. It helps people understand better.
This is different from '〜のに'. That shows you are surprised. It is also different from '〜にもかかわらず'. That means 'despite' in a formal way. It shows a surprising result. '〜といっても' makes something sound less important.
Use this when you want to correct what someone just said. You tell them the real situation is not as big or important as they think. It is like saying, "Yes, but..."
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