atakĩrĩ

conj.

1. even though, although. A conjunction expressing concession, meaning 'even though' or 'although'; used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected condition

Example: Nao Ayahudi magĩkĩgega, makĩũria atĩrĩ, Mũndũ ũyũ amenyeire marũa kũ, atakĩrĩ aarutwo? (JHN 7:15) — Without having studied : literally, “How does he know letters without having learned?” Children were taught to read and write by means of the scriptures. But here more than Jesus’ literacy is being di