ahakoa - although
He tino kaha a Pāora, ahakoa kua koroua.Pāora's as strong as an ox, even though he's become old.Conjunctions - although - ahakoa
He āhua matatau tonu ia ki te reo Māori, ahakoa nō tāwāhi kē a ia.She's a pretty fluent speaker of Māori even though she's from overseas.Conjunctions - although - ahakoa
He tangata pai tonu ia ki a au, ahakoa āna mahi hē i ētahi wā.I think he's an okay guy, in spite of the fact that he stuffs up sometimes.Conjunctions - although - ahakoa
He wahine kaha ki te mahi ahakoa te mahi.She is a woman who is strong in work, no matter the task.