Explanation
〜ものの means "although / even though" and is followed by a statement that does not match the expectation.
Usage: Introduces a contrast: although a fact is true, the expected result did not follow. It is formal and common in writing.
Formation: Plain form + ものの.
Usage & nuance: 〜ものの concedes a fact but introduces a contrast that does not follow from it. It is formal and common in writing.
Compare: 〜ものの is although in written style, 〜けれども is the everyday although, and 〜とはいえ concedes while still asserting.
हिंदी में समझें
〜ものの का मतलब "हालाँकि" और बाद में उम्मीद के विपरीत बात आती है।
Examples
- ひっこしたものの、まだともだちができない。 (Hikkoshita mono no, mada tomodachi ga dekinai.)
हिंदी: घर बदला, पर अभी दोस्त नहीं बने।
English: Although I moved, I still have not made friends. - ちいさいものの、とてもつよい。 (Chiisai mono no, totemo tsuyoi.)
हिंदी: छोटा है, पर बहुत मज़बूत है।
English: Although it is small, it is very strong. - 免許は持っているものの、あまり運転しない。 (Menkyo wa motte iru mono no, amari unten shinai.)
हिंदी: लाइसेंस तो है, फिर भी ज़्यादा गाड़ी नहीं चलाता।
English: Although I have a license, I do not drive much. - 申し込んだものの、行くかどうかまだ決めていない。 (Moushikonda mono no, iku ka dou ka mada kimete inai.)
हिंदी: आवेदन तो किया, पर जाना है या नहीं यह तय नहीं।
English: I applied, but I have not decided whether to go.
Common mistakes
- Using it before a positive result → ものの usually precedes an unexpected or negative outcome — Concessive nuance.
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