Explanation
Even if it is said that; Even though; Although.
Formation
Noun + といえども / Verb-plain form + といえども / Adjective + といえども
Detailed explanation
The ～といえども grammar point is used to show a contrast or contradiction. It is similar to 'even though' or 'although' in English. It can be used with nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc., to emphasize that the reality is different from the assumption or label.
Examples
Kare ga tensai to iedomo, misu o suru koto wa arimasu.
Even though he’s a genius, he still makes mistakes.
Kono pasokon ga atarashii to iedomo, mondai ga arimasu.
Even though this computer is new, it has problems.
Haru to iedomo, mada samui hi ga arimasu.
Even though it's spring, there are still cold days.
Kanojo ga ichiban suki na hito to iedomo, iya na koto wa iya desu.
Even though she’s my favorite person, unpleasant things are still unpleasant.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.